190526-N-SB587-1416 SATTAHIP, Thailand (May 26, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) pulls into port next to sister ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) in preparation for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2019. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navy abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)