GULF OF THAILAND (May 27, 2022) The Royal Thai navy Chao Phraya-class frigates HTMS Kraburi (FFG 457), HTMS Bangpakong (FFG 456) and the Naresuan-class frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) sail in formation with the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) as a P-8A Poseidon flies above during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2022. CARAT Thailand is an annual bilateral naval exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Thai Navy. Thailand has been part of the CARAT exercise series since 1995. Now in its 28th year, the CARAT series comprises multiple multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and allied and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Alexandra Green)