Capt. Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin Bin Matserudin (center right), acting commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, and Capt. Rula Deisher (center left), commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755), pose with members of the ship’s company and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces on Munro’s flight deck before a tour of the ship Sept. 13, 2023, 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)