190902-N-JN784-1131 SATTAHIP, Thailand (Sept. 2, 2019) U.S. Navy Captain Matthew Jerbi, deputy commander of the combined ASEAN-U.S. task force, responds to a question from Rear Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during the ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX) at Sattahip Naval Base. The first AUMX, co-led by the U.S. and Royal Thai navies, includes maritime forces from the U.S. and all 10 ASEAN member states. AUMX promotes shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security and stability in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley)