 Welcome to All Hands Update. I'm Petty Officer Ian Cotter. These are your headlines for Wednesday, July 30th. Commander U.S. Pacific Command Admiral Sam Locklear held a press briefing at the Pentagon to discuss the U.S.'s role in the Indo-Asia Pacific. Locklear said the rebalance to the Pacific is more than military operations. It's about four structure and the activities we're doing in the region. He also said the relationships with our allies and partners in the region have never been stronger. The 20th annual Exercise Cooperation of Float Readiness and Training, or CARAT Singapore, began July 29th. The 11-day exercise in Singapore consists of shore-based training opportunities and a highly complex at-sea phase with regional partners. CARAT provides security and stability, training opportunities, and strengthens relationships in the Southeast Asia region. The exercise ends August 8th.