190903-N-JN784-1084 GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 3, 2019) Chief Logistics Specialist Jesus Reyes directs traffic from the helicopter tower as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to depart the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) as part of the ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX). 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)