Senior Chief Petty Officer Bran Vonnahme, mineman,

Senior Chief Petty Officer Bran Vonnahme, mineman, right, points out capabilities on a mine neutralization vehicle to Bangladesh navy sailors aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Defender during a mine countermeasures subject matter expert exchange as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Bangladesh 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. Bangladesh is participating in this exercise for the first time.