U.S. forces strengthen Pacific security partnerships at CARAT Thailand 2026

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, shakes hands with Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Songkrit Chatngern, deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier.

260706-N-HE057-2522.JPG Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez

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U.S. forces strengthen Pacific security partnerships at CARAT Thailand 2026

Jul 6, 2026

SATTAHIP, Thailand - U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, shakes hands with Royal Thai Navy Vice Adm. Songkrit Chatngern, deputy commander in chief of the Royal Thai Fleet, during the opening ceremony of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6, 2026, at Laem Tian Pier. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

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