NONG PRUE, Thailand (May 19, 2011) – Seaman Daniel Williams and members of the Royal Thai navy counterpart participated in a tug-o-war contest during sports day for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2011. Sailors attached to USS Tortuga (LSD 46), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Reuben James (FFG 57) are taking part in CARAT, a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jose Lopez Jr.)