 Welcome to All Hands Update. Here's what's happening around your Navy. C&L Admiral John Richardson visited China to improve the mutual understanding and professional interaction between the two navies. The meeting underscored the importance of lawful and safe operations in the South China Sea and reiterated U.S. forces continuing to operate where international law allows. Iraq, Kuwait, and the U.S. solidified the creation of trilateral exercises in U.S. Fifth Fleet. The exercise serves to develop the proficiency of all participating forces to work together in support of regional safety and security. The U.S. Navy, Marines, and Republic of Singapore Armed Forces kicked off the cooperation of Float Readiness and Training Exercise in Singapore. The exercise will consist of two weeks of shore-based and Etsy training engagements and multiple warfare areas. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at navy.mil.