170511-N-PD309-437 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), top, the Republic of Singapore Navy frigate RSS Intrepid (FFG 69), the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4), and the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) are underway together during divisional tactics as part of the multilateral Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)