Sattahip, Thailand (June 18, 2006) - Royal Thai Navy Liaison Officer, Lt. Ittikorn Buanuam, right, stands with USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Sailors manning the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship enters port. Tortuga is currently participating in the Thailand phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). 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 Communications Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman
