200225-N-AB123-0221 BANGKOCK, Thailand (Feb. 25, 2020) Rear Adm. Apichai Sompolgrunk, director general, Office of Maritime Security Affairs, guides Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Bill Merz during a tour of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre at the Royal Thai navy’s head quarters in Thailand. As the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet, 7th Fleet interacts with 35 other maritime nations to build maritime partnerships that foster maritime security, promote stability and prevent conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jerry Tzeng/Released)