An U.S. Navy SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 conducts preflight checks before cross deck landing training aboard the Singaporean frigate RSS Formidable (68) in the South China Sea Aug. 4, 2014, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014 Singapore. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kimberly R. Stephens/Released)