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A Sri Lanka Navy sailor participates in visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, or CARAT, Sri Lanka 2026 in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 30, 2026. This year marks the 32nd iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise series designed to enhance the abilities of the U.S. and partner navies to operate together in response to shared maritime security challenges in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Washler)

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