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TIM TIMeMagazine eMagazineVol.1 Vol.1Issue Issue 65 SATTAHIP, Thailand (Sep. 1, 2015) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV), storm the beach during an amphibious assault held in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released) U.S. and Philippine Navy, Marines enhance maritime cooperation during CARAT By Task Force 73 Public Affairs S UBIC Bay, Philippines (NNS) -- U.S. Sailors and Marines will join the Armed Forces of the Philippines June 6-10 for CARAT Philippines 2016. The exercise will take place in multiple locations across the Philippines and in waters near Subic Bay and Palawan. This year's CARAT Philippines will focus on combined operations at sea, amphibious landings, diving and salvage, maritime domain awareness, and community service events. Sailors and Marines will train with their AFP counterparts in a host of military engagements, professional 15