U.S. Navy Capt. Paul Schlise, at the lectern, the commodore

U.S. Navy Capt. Paul Schlise, at the lectern, the commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7, addresses U.S. and Philippine sailors July 1, 2014, during the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014 at Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gilbert A. Bolibol/Released)