220816-N-JC800-0045 SINGAPORE (Aug. 16, 2022) – Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, 7th Fleet, gives opening remarks during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) Aug. 16. SEACAT is an annual multi-national exercise to strengthen cooperation and increase maritime security by sharing information and resources in the Southeast Asia region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Heath Zeigler)