 The 20th annual Cooperation of Float Readiness and Training or CARAT Exercise Malaysia 2014 concluded June 21st. CARAT Malaysia provided an opportunity for Navy, Marine Corps and Malaysian Armed Forces to work together to complete building projects, amphibious landing exercises and field training exercises. Sailors assigned to USS Pinkney and USNS Safeguard worked with their Malaysian counterparts to conduct damage control, diving and salvage, ship handling and search and seizure training. CARAT Malaysia is part of the US-led CARAT 2014 exercise, a multinational event building trust and partnerships throughout the Asia-Pacific region. More than 1,000 sailors and Marines from across the fleet are participating in CARAT 2014. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Ian Cotter.