Ensign Emma Puddington (left) chats with members of the Royal Brunei Navy on the flight deck of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) after 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)