U.S. Pacific Fleet
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STRAIT OF MALACCA (Aug 16, 2019) The U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) sail side-by-side in formation as part of the at-sea portion of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) 2019. U.S. assets featured include the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3), an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. RMN assets include Lekiu-class frigate KD Lekiu (F30) and Kasturi-class corvette KD Gagah Samudera (FSG 271), a CB90 fast assault craft, a Super Lynx helicopter, and MMEA vessel KM Marlin. MTA Malaysia 2019 is a continuation of 25 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristin Barth)
190816-N-NI298-0052
STRAIT OF MALACCA (Aug 16, 2019) The U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) sail side-by-side in formation as part of the at-sea portion of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) 2019. U.S. assets featured include the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3), an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. RMN assets include Lekiu-class frigate KD Lekiu (F30) and Kasturi-class corvette KD Gagah Samudera (FSG 271), a CB90 fast assault craft, a Super Lynx helicopter, and MMEA vessel KM Marlin. MTA Malaysia 2019 is a continuation of 25 years of maritime engagements between the U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy serving to enhance mutual capabilities in ensuring maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristin Barth)