(Thanks, R. :)

Reader R. write and sends us:

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Re: link: UPI - 'Sri Lanka: Death toll rises t....

Hobie,

Blessings to you, agents, and true readers to the RMN site.
Due to much "news" on Sri Lanka, could there be a connection, of some sort, with this CARAT exercise?

BR nonameveryoldlongtimereader

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Update: CARAT Exercise

https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=109311&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=100000571345270&utm_campaign=Misc

SINGAPORE (NNS) -- EDITOR'S NOTE: The U.S. Navy and Sri Lankan Navy jointly agreed to conclude the Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) exercise due to the attacks in Sri Lanka. All U.S. personnel involved in CARAT are accounted for and redeployment is in progress. We fully support our Sri Lankan partners during this tragic situation and offer our deepest condolences for all of the victims.

At the beginning of the exercise, we had the following story:
Commander, Task Force 73 announced April 19 the beginning of the 25th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of partner nations.

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DVIDS - News - 25th Anniversary of CARAT Exercise Series Kicks Off with Sri Lanka in Indian Ocean
Link https://www.dvidshub.net/news/318762/25th-anniversary-carat-exercise-series-kicks-off-with-sri-lanka-indian-ocean

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