Members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific, and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) pose for a photo following a force protection subject matter expert exchange Sept. 12, 2023, at the Performance Optimisation Centre in Brunei. Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2023 is the premier bilateral exercise held annually between the United States and Royal Brunei forces. The exercise focuses on improving interoperability to address shared maritime challenges and advance security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Brett Cote)