U.S. Pacific Fleet
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CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Sept. 20, 2011) -- Sailors from USS Defender (MCM 2) participate in a music class with students at the Bangladesh Ashar Alo School and Rehabilitation Center in Chittagong. Sailors from USS Defender visited the school during a community service project (COMSVC) part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT Bangladesh 2011 marks the first time the Bangladesh navy has participated in the exercise series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Lowell Whitman/Released)
110920-N-HA376-154
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Sept. 20, 2011) -- Sailors from USS Defender (MCM 2) participate in a music class with students at the Bangladesh Ashar Alo School and Rehabilitation Center in Chittagong. Sailors from USS Defender visited the school during a community service project (COMSVC) part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT Bangladesh 2011 marks the first time the Bangladesh navy has participated in the exercise series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Lowell Whitman/Released)