190904-N-NI298-0364 GULF OF THAILAND (Sep. 5, 2019) Royal Brunei Navy sailors search a training vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training drill as part of the first 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 ten ASEAN member states. AUMX promotes shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security and stability in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristin Barth/Released)