USS Hopper (DDG 70)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) arrives to begin the fifth phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman)

USS Hopper (DDG 70)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) departs Changi Naval Base, Singapore, after the completion of the Singapore phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the U.S. and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman)

USS Hopper (DDG 70)

Guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) departs Pearl Harbor for a four-month cruise to the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet area of operation. Hopper will travel to various locations in the Western Pacific to take part in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2006 exercise. CARAT is a regularly scheduled series of military training exercises with Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines, designed to enhance interoperability of the respective sea services. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Chief Journalist Joe Kane)

USS Hopper (DDG 70)

The guided missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) cruises in the Arabian Sea during the exercise Inspired Siren 2004. The exercise will focus on joint naval and air capabilities, improving their respective levels of readiness, interoperability and enhancing military relations between the two nations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Aaron Peterson)