180817-N-NI420-0240 TANDUO BEACH, Malaysia (Aug. 17, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Col. Chandler Nelms, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks with a Royal Malaysian marine after participating in a simulated beach assault 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 Molly DiServio/Released)