180815-N-RP442-0106 SULU SEA (Aug. 15, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Landon Jamison signals a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (REIN) from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018. CARAT Malaysia, in its 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jenna Dobson/Released)