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Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Justin Ackroyd plays a game with a student in Rayong, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2023, during Cobra Gold, an international training exercise.

A Thai marine shows U.S. Marines an indigenous snake during a jungle survival class as part of Cobra Gold in Thailand, Feb. 27, 2023. The training event brings together a multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Soldiers conduct convoy operations in Thailand, Feb. 19, 2022, during Cobra Gold, an international training exercise.

Soldiers do final checks while awaiting UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters as part of their combined air assault training during Cobra Gold in Thailand, Feb. 28, 2022. Cobra Gold is an international training exercise that supports readiness and emphasizes coordination on civic action, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief.

Airmen observe the landing site from an MC-130J Commando II during a simulated supply drop in Thailand, Feb. 25, 2022, as part of Cobra Gold, an international training exercise.

Soldiers ride in M1126 Stryker vehicles before Cobra Gold, an international training exercise, at Fort Bhumibol Lopburi Artillery Centre in Thailand, Feb. 20, 2022.

Helicopters conduct an air assault exercise during Exercise Cobra Gold in Thailand, Feb. 23, 2022.

U.S. and Thai service members work to offload a joint light tactical vehicle from the MV Cape Henry in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 21, at Toong Pronge Port, Thailand, July 31, 2021.

A sailor directs an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft to take off from the flight deck of the USS America in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 29, 2020, during Cobra Gold, the largest theater security cooperation exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody A. Arnett drinks from a coconut during jungle survival training at Camp Ban Chan Khrem in Thailand, Feb. 15, 2019, during Cobra Gold, an annual exercise promoting regional partnerships and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

From right, Air Force Senior Airman Philomina Ottiboateng, Staff Sgt. Nixon Mico and Senior Airman Ryan Hanson change out bypass valves on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Feb. 20, 2019, during Cobra Gold, an annual multinational exercise.

U.S. and Thai navy SEALs conduct visit, board, search and seizure training in Thailand, Feb. 15, 2019, during Cobra Gold, an annual multinational exercise.

An M777 towed 155 mm howitzer fires as U.S. soldiers conduct training in Phitsanulok, Thailand, Feb. 20, 2019, as part of Cobra Gold, an annual multinational exercise in the Indo-Pacific.

A U.S. and Thai Marine run back to an amphibious assault vehicle after setting a simulated demolition charge during Cobra Gold, an annual multinational exercise in Thailand, Feb. 19, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the United States and Thailand to their long-standing alliance while promoting security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley Zappier fires an M240B machine gun aboard the USS Green Bay in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 17, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

An Air Force CV-22 Osprey helicopter lands on the flight deck of the USS Green Bay in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 18, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

U.S. and Thai soldiers conduct urban operations training in Phitsanulok, Thailand, Feb. 13, 2019, during Cobra Gold, an annual multinational exercise in Thailand.

Marines greet students during a health event in Chanthaburi, Thailand, Feb. 6, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Hulse and Petty Officer 3rd Class Hayleigh Smith weld two steel beams together during construction of a building in Rayong, Thailand, Feb. 3, 2019, while supporting Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

Army Capt. Connor Rouse shares candy with students in Phitsanulok, Thailand, Feb. 5, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian and medical needs of communities in the region.