180617-N-HV059-1134 GULF OF THAILAND (June 17, 2018) Cmdr. Warren Smith, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) speaks with Capt. Thumrong Supunpong, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Navy and Capt. Alexis Walker, commanding officer of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, on the bridge during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2018. The Multilateral (CARAT) exercise, in its 2nd iteration and involving the U.S., Singapore and Thailand, is designed to enhance mutual capabilities in a broad spectrum of naval warfare that enable partner navies to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sonja Wickard/Released)