SULU SEA (Aug. 17, 2018) – Marines assigned to 13th

SULU SEA (Aug. 17, 2018) – Marines assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter, attached to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (REIN), on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018. CARAT Malaysia, in its 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell)