U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Erik Anderson speaks with a Royal Malaysian marine after completing a simulated beach assault during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018 at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, Aug. 17, 2018.
CARAT Malaysia, in its 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly DiServio) Original public domain image from Flickr