Caption:
GULF OF THAILAND (June 14, 2007) -- Guided-missile frigate USS Ford
(FFG 54) and USS Jarrett (FFG 33) transit together during a practice
underway vertical replenishment with dock landing ship USS Harpers
Ferry (LSD 49). Ford, Jarrett and Harpers Ferry are currently
participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)
2007. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training
exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations
designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness
of the participating forces. Harpers Ferry is the flagship for CARAT
2007 with Commander Destroyer Squadron 1 embarked onboard. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark R. Alvarez
(RELEASED)
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