Caption:
SATTAHIP, Thailand (June 8, 2008) -- The amphibious dock landing
ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) arrives in Thailand from a recent Cooperation
Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in the Philippines.
CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises
between the United States and six Southeast Asian nations designed to
build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the
participating forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
1st Class Maurice Dayao (RELEASED)
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