180816-N-RP442-0324 SULU SEA (Aug. 16, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), back, the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Millinocket (T-EPF-3), left, the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), front, and the Malaysian Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel KD Kedah (F 171) participate in a photo exercise while transiting the Sulu Sea 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)