170801-N-UG232-0638 PORT HERA NAVAL BASE, Timor Leste (Aug. 1, 2017) Engineman 2nd Class Noah Edwards, assigned to Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 1, troubleshoots a motor with Timor-Leste service members during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017 at Port Hera Naval Base, Timor-Leste. The bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of eight partner nations in South and Southeast Asia contributes to regional security and stability by providing a credible venue to share best practices and practice cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright/Released)