Royal Brunei Air Force Lt. Col. Sufian Awg Ahmad (right) and Sailors attached to U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) inspect helicopter tie-down straps Sept. 13, 2023, in Brunei, in preparation for an upcoming at-sea cross-deck landing of a Brunei helicopter on the flight deck of Munro. 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)