170918-N-OU129-077 LUMUT, Malaysia (Sept. 18, 2017) Capt. Matthew Jerbi, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, and First Admiral Abu Bakar bin Mohd Ajis engage with the media following the opening ceremony of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2017 at Lumut Naval Base. MTA Malaysia is a continuation of 23 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. and Royal Malaysian navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities to ensuring maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)