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Exercise COBRA GOLD 2002 brought together 21,000 troops from Thailand, Singapore, and the U.S. for one of the largest exercises in the Asia-Pacific region. Here, Thai and U.S. Marines share training in howitzer pre-firing procedures

Exercise COBRA GOLD 2002 brought together 21,000 troops from Thailand, Singapore, and the U.S. for one of the largest exercises in the Asia-Pacific region. Here, Thai and U.S. Marines share training in howitzer pre-firing procedures

The 21st annual COBRA GOLD field and command post post exercise wad held in Thailand for 15 days, with about 21,000 participants from Thailand, Singapore, and the U.S.
Photo by SSgt. Jerry Morrison, USAF


Royal Thai Marine Sgt. 1st Class Pranom gives jungle survival training to U.S. Marines during COBRA GOLD.

Royal Thai Marine Sgt. 1st Class Pranom gives jungle survival training to U.S. Marines during COBRA GOLD.
Photo by PH2 Jennifer H. Smith, USN
A Singaporean officer salutes during the COBRA GOLD opening ceremony. Singapore recently joined the exercise series and primarily participates in the command post exercise.
A Singaporean officer salutes during the COBRA GOLD opening ceremony. Singapore recently joined the exercise series and primarily participates in the command post exercise.
Photo by SSgt. Larry A. Simmons, USAF

U.S. Marines in riot gear deal with mock protestors during the exercise’s Non-combatant Evacuation Operation training.

U.S. Marines in riot gear deal with mock protestors during the exercise’s Non-combatant Evacuation Operation training.
Photo by SSgt. Jerry Morrison, USAF


U.S. soldiers of the Hawaii-based 27th Infantry Regiment move to their next site for COBRA GOLD blank fire training.

U.S. soldiers of the Hawaii-based 27th Infantry Regiment move to their next site for COBRA GOLD blank fire training.
Photo by SSgt. Jerry Morrison, USAF

Thai Marine and U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists conduct a training jump over water.A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion offloads U.S. Marine equipment for an amphibious assault landing demonstration.

Thai Marine and U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists conduct a training jump over water.
A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion offloads U.S. Marine equipment for an amphibious assault landing demonstration.
Both Photos by SSgt Jerry Morrison, USAF

Thai Marines conduct a beach assault from U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles at Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base, Thailand.

Thai Marines conduct a beach assault from U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles at Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base, Thailand.
Photo by SSgt. Larry A. Simmons, USAF

 
Adm. Navong Yuthrvong, Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces; U.S. Ambassador Darryl N. Johnson; and Singapore’s Ambassador Chan Heng Wing, return salutes during Exercise COBRA GOLD’s opening ceremonies.

Adm. Navong Yuthrvong, Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces; U.S. Ambassador Darryl N. Johnson; and Singapore’s Ambassador Chan Heng Wing, return salutes during Exercise COBRA GOLD’s opening ceremonies.
Photo by Cpl. Cobra M. Jones, USMC


Thai and U.S. Marines train together in basic Military Operations Urban Terrain (MOUT) tactics during Exercise COBRA GOLD.

Thai and U.S. Marines train together in basic Military Operations Urban Terrain (MOUT) tactics during Exercise COBRA GOLD.
Photo by GySgt. Marlon J. Martin, USMC

Adm. Thomas B. Fargo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, discusses the exercise with Royal Thai Army Lt. Gen. Archawin Svetasreni, Commander, Combined Joint Task Force COBRA GOLD.

Adm. Thomas B. Fargo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, discusses the exercise with Royal Thai Army Lt. Gen. Archawin Svetasreni, Commander, Combined Joint Task Force COBRA GOLD.
Photo by Cpl. Cobra M. Jones, USMC

U.S. Army PFC Mark Ramsey holds a cobra he caught during jungle survival training conducted by a Thai Marine instructor.
U.S. Army PFC Mark Ramsey holds a cobra he caught during jungle survival training conducted by a Thai Marine instructor.
A Thai Marine instructor helps a U.S. Marine gain confidence in dealing with a cobra during Exercise COBRA GOLD in Thailand.

A Thai Marine instructor helps a U.S. Marine gain confidence in dealing with a cobra during Exercise COBRA GOLD in Thailand.
Photo by PH2 Aaron Ansarov, USN

A U.S. machine gun operator provides covering fire for his company during exercise blank fire training.

A U.S. machine gun operator provides covering fire for his company during exercise blank fire training.
Photo by SSgt. Jerry Morrison, USAF

A squad of Thai Marines board a U.S. Navy CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter for an exercise amphibious assault demonstration.

A squad of Thai Marines board a U.S. Navy CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter for an exercise amphibious assault demonstration.
Photo by SSgt. Jerry Morrison, USAF
A U.S. Marine ordnance technician unloads an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile from a Marine AV-8B Harrier during exercise air operations.

A U.S. Marine ordnance technician unloads an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile from a Marine AV-8B Harrier during exercise air operations.
Photo by Sgt. Stephen D’Alessio, USMC
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