190902-N-JN784-1168 SATTAHIP, Thailand (Sept. 2, 2019) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, signs a visitor log as Vice Adm. Chareonpol Koomrasi, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Fleet, observes 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/Released)