Royal Brunei Navy vessel KDB Darulaman (08) (foreground) and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) perform divisional tactics during an at-sea engagement Sept. 15, 2023, in the South China Sea. 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)