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The U.S. and Royal Malaysian Navy vessels KD Lekir, guided-missile frigate USS Ford and KD Sri Inderapura sail in formation during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2008, July 14, 2008. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises involving the United States and several Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance operational readiness. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Brannon

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Nov. 27, 2007) Sailors aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) heave in a mooring line as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a six-month deployment. With more than 200 officers and Sailors, the Crommelin deployed to Naval Forces Southern Command area of responsibility to engage in monitoring, detection and counter-narcotics activities. Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping mission as anti-submarine warfare combatants for amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant convoys. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl

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