The Philippine navy frigates BRP Gregaorio del Pilar (PF-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16)

The Philippine navy frigates BRP Gregaorio del Pilar (PF-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) are underway in formation during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the United States and the armed forces of nine partner nations in South and Southeast Asia.(U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)

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The Philippine navy frigates BRP Gregaorio del Pilar (PF-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) are underway in formation during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the United States and the armed forces of nine partner nations in South and Southeast Asia.(U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)