Me, stopping at a rest break during a sponsored cycle ride from Bristol to London, 122 miles, August 2005.

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SANTA RITA, Guam (Oct. 6, 2020) Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the Task Group 75.1 EOD capability of Task Force 75 participate in a virtual subject matter expert exchange with troop commanders from the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2020 on Naval Base Guam. 2020 marks the 26th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Bauer)

SANTA RITA, Guam (Oct. 6, 2020) Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the Task Group 75.1 EOD capability of Task Force 75 participate in a virtual subject matter expert exchange with troop commanders from the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2020. This year marks the 26th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Into-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Travis Simmons)

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei Darussalam – U.S. Marines use smoke as concealment during a training exercise as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014 Nov. 12 at the Penanjong Garrison, Tutong, Brunei. The smokescreen was one of the techniques U.S. Marines and members of the Royal Brunei Land Force used as they trained in military operations in urban terrain tactics. CARAT is a nine-country, bilateral exercise series between the U.S., Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei– Royal Brunei Land Force service members and U.S. Marines assume attack positions during military operations on urban terrain training Nov. 13 at the Penanjong Garrison, Tutong, Brunei. The service members conducted MOUT training as part of the nine-country, bilateral exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014. The CARAT maritime exercise series promotes regional security cooperation, mutual understanding, and enhances interoperability among participating forces. The Royal Brunei Land Force service members are with 1st Battalion, RBLF. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

SANTA RITA, Guam (Oct. 6, 2020) Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the Task Group 75.1 EOD capability of Task Force 75 participate in a virtual subject matter expert exchange with troop commanders from the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2020. This year marks the 26th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Into-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Travis Simmons)

PENANJONG GARRISON, Brunei (Aug. 14, 2018) - Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, Indiana Army National Guard and members of the 1st Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Forces prepare to load a simulated casualty on a Blackhawk during Exercise Pahlawan Warrior at the Penanjong Garrison, Brunei. This is the first army-to-army exercise between the RBLF and U.S. Army. RBLF soldiers led training for U.S. Soldiers during Jungle Warfare Operations, and U.S. Soldiers took the lead training RBLF soldiers on military operations in urban terrain tactics. Both armies shared best practices during a medical subject matter expert exchange on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Corey Ray) 180814-A-CG868-015

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PENANJONG GARRISON, Brunei (Aug. 11, 2018) - A Soldier with the 1st Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Forces, instructs a Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, Indiana Army National Guard, while conducting jungle warfare operations during Exercise Pahlawan Warrior at a place known as MB 20 within the Borneo lowland rain forests region, Brunei. This is the first army-to-army exercise between the RBLF and U.S. Army. RBLF soldiers led training for U.S. Soldiers during Jungle Warfare Operations, and U.S. Soldiers took the lead training RBLF soldiers on military operations in urban terrain tactics. Both armies shared best practices during a medical subject matter expert exchange on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (Courtesy photo by Pvt. Aniq Hafizsham, 1st Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Forces) 180811-A-CG868-018

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Armed with a SAR 21 and a MATADOR, a soldier emerges from a smoke screen to attack opposition forces in the next building.

A soldier providing covering fire with a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) for fellow comrades and counterparts from the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) while they attack an opposite building.

Troops watching out for “enemy forces” while awaiting signal to attack.

A section of troops awaiting signal to enter a building to take down opposition forces.

Troops dash to the final building to clear it of opposition forces.

Troops storm the building when orders to attack finally came.

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SANTA RITA, Guam (Oct. 6, 2020) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the Task Group 75.1 EOD capability of Task Force 75 participate in a virtual subject matter expert exchange with troop commanders from the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2020 on Naval Base Guam2020 marks the 26th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Bauer) 201006-N-ER806-1160

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei – Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force and U.S. Marines learn to clear a room Nov. 10 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at the Penanjong Garrison, Tutong, Brunei. Service members participated in MOUT training as part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014 to learn tactics for operating in urban areas such as towns and cities. CARAT maritime exercise series promotes regional security cooperation, mutual understanding, and enhances interoperability among participating forces. The Royal Brunei Land Force service members are with 1st Battalion, RBLF. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei– U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Huntington, left, from Chelmsford, Massachusetts, clears a room with a Royal Brunei Land Force service member during military operations on urban terrain training Nov. 12 at the Penanjong Garrison. The service members conducted MOUT training as part of the nine-country, bilateral exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014. The CARAT maritime exercise series promotes regional security cooperation, mutual understanding, and enhances interoperability among participating forces. Huntington is a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. The RBLF service member is with 1st Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II)

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CAMP PENANJONG, Brunei (Nov. 13, 2014) – U.S. Marines, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Echo Company, and Royal Brunei Land Forces conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain training during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

Two of my buddies cycling from Bristol to London, 122 miles, for a sponsored ride, August 2005.

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei – Royal Brunei Land Force Private Mohd Izuwan, right, shares a laugh with U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Scott Nov. 14 during the conclusion of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014 at Penanjong Garrison. Service members from RBLF and U.S. Marines concluded the week of training with a social gathering including a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 239th birthday. The CARAT maritime exercise series promotes regional security cooperation, mutual understanding, and enhances interoperability among participating forces. Izuwan, from Rimba, Brunei, is a radio operator with 1st Battalion, RBLF. Scott, from Dayton, Ohio, is a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei – Royal Brunei Land Force Maj. Suwardi Ariffin, left, presents U.S. Marine Capt. Daniel J. Wendolowski with a plaque Nov. 14 during the conclusion of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014 at Penanjong Garrison. Service members from the RBLF and U.S. Marines concluded the long week of training with a social gathering including a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 239th birthday. The maritime exercise promoted regional security cooperation, mutual understanding and enhanced interoperability among participating forces. Ariffin is with 1st Battalion, RBLF. Wendolowski, from Cleveland, Ohio, is the commanding officer for Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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CAMP PENANJONG, Brunei (Nov. 13, 2014) – U.S. Marines, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Echo Company, and Royal Brunei Land Forces conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain training during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei – U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Jorge A. Guerrero, left, from Harlingen, Texas, reads U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. John A. Lejuene’s birthday message Nov. 14 during the conclusion of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014 at Penanjong Garrison. Service members from the RBLF and U.S. Marines concluded the long week of training with a social gathering including a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 239th birthday. The exercise increased interoperability between the nations, while at the same time building personal and professional relationships between the service members. Guerrero is the first sergeant for Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei – Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force and U.S. Marines clear a building during military operations on urban terrain training Nov. 12 at the Penanjong Garrison. The service members conducted MOUT training as part of the nine-country, bilateral exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014. The CARAT maritime exercise series promotes regional security cooperation, mutual understanding, and enhances interoperability among participating forces. The Royal Brunei Land Force service members are with 1st Battalion, RBLF. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei – Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force and U.S. Marines clear a building during military operations on urban terrain training Nov. 12 at the Penanjong Garrison. The service members conducted MOUT training as part of the nine-country, bilateral exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014. The CARAT maritime exercise series promotes regional security cooperation, mutual understanding, and enhances interoperability among participating forces. The Royal Brunei Land Force service members are with 1st Battalion, RBLF. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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PENANJONG GARRISON, TUTONG, Brunei– Royal Brunei Land Force service members and U.S. Marines assume attack positions during military operations on urban terrain training Nov. 13 at the Penanjong Garrison, Tutong, Brunei. The service members conducted MOUT training as part of the nine-country, bilateral exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014. The CARAT maritime exercise series promotes regional security cooperation, mutual understanding, and enhances interoperability among participating forces. The Royal Brunei Land Force service members are with 1st Battalion, RBLF. The U.S. Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cedric R. Haller II/Released)

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