190904-N-UA460-0636 GULF OF THAILAND (Sept. 4, 2019) Royal Thai Navy Rear Adm. Sompong Narkthong, third from left, commander for the combined Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-U.S. task force during the ASEAN-U.S. Maritime Exercise, views real-time reports about visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drills from aboard HTMS Krabi (OPV 551) during 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 Greg Johnson/Released)