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    Three military personnel are engaged in a formal saluting ceremony near what appears to be a military or government aircraft. The officer facing the camera wears a black beret with a gold insignia and camouflage uniform, while two others face away wearing digital camouflage uniforms. A Thai national flag patch is visible on the right shoulder of one of the personnel, indicating Thai military affiliation.

    UTAPAO, THAILAND

    02.14.2017

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Markus Castaneda 

    AFN Pacific

    UTAPAO, Thailand (Feb. 14, 2017) – Thai Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Surapong Suwana-adth, returns a salute from Thai military officials during his arrival at Utapao Royal Thai Naval Air Division flight line for the official opening ceremony of Cobra Gold 2017. Cobra Gold, in its 36th iteration, is the largest Theater Security Cooperation exercise in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. This year’s focus is to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

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    Date Taken: 02.14.2017
    Date Posted: 02.15.2017 03:34
    Photo ID: 3166592
    VIRIN: 170214-N-WI365-031
    Resolution: 3166x2394
    Size: 3.55 MB
    Location: UTAPAO, TH
    Web Views: 54
    Downloads: 15

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    Three military personnel are engaged in a formal saluting ceremony near what appears to be a military or government aircraft. The officer facing the camera wears a black beret with a gold insignia and camouflage uniform, while two others face away wearing digital camouflage uniforms. A Thai national flag patch is visible on the right shoulder of one of the personnel, indicating Thai military affiliation.
    A U.S. Navy officer identified by name tape as 'HARRIS' is shaking hands with a Royal Thai Fleet naval officer on what appears to be an airport tarmac. The meeting appears to be an official military greeting or arrival ceremony, with Thai military personnel and civilian airline staff present in the background. Both officers are in their respective digital camouflage uniforms.
    A group of military personnel from what appears to be the United States Navy and Thai Armed Forces are walking across an airport tarmac, likely during an official arrival or greeting ceremony. A U.S. Navy officer wearing a name tape reading 'HARRIS' is prominently featured alongside Thai military officers in camouflage uniforms. Several personnel in the background are rendering salutes near a parked aircraft with Thai script visible on its fuselage.
    A military officer in camouflage uniform is speaking at a podium microphone during an outdoor ceremony, holding orange/red documents or a folder. A Thai national flag is visible flying on a flagpole in the background. The setting appears to be a formal military or official event with floral decorations and civilian attendees present.
    A multinational military ceremony or parade is taking place outdoors, featuring personnel from multiple nations standing in formation while carrying their respective national flags. Soldiers are dressed in various national military uniforms, suggesting a joint military exercise or international defense event. The setting includes a grassy field with a hill in the background and flowering bougainvillea bushes in the foreground.
    A military officer in Thai Army camouflage uniform is reading from a camouflage-patterned folder at a microphone stand, apparently delivering a speech or official address at a formal military event. He wears a black beret with a gold insignia badge and has a Thai national flag patch visible on his right sleeve. A second uniformed individual is partially visible behind him.
    A military ceremony appears to be taking place outdoors on a grass field, featuring personnel from multiple nations including a U.S. Navy officer shaking hands with officers in different camouflage uniforms. Multiple national and military flags are visible in the background, along with rows of soldiers in formation. The event appears to be a formal multinational military gathering or exercise opening ceremony.
    A military press conference featuring personnel from multiple nations, including a Thai military officer in the center speaking to reporters. A U.S. Army soldier is visible on the left, and an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) personnel is on the right. Multiple microphones from various media outlets are extended toward the central speaker.
    A civilian official in a dark suit is speaking at a press conference surrounded by military personnel from multiple nations, including U.S. Army soldiers and Thai military officers. Multiple media microphones and recording devices are thrust toward the speaker, indicating a formal joint military event or exercise. Flags from several nations are visible in the background along with a large white tent structure.
    A military press conference is taking place outdoors, with multiple uniformed personnel speaking to assembled media. The central figure, identified by name tape as 'HARRIS,' wears a four-star admiral's uniform and appears to be addressing reporters. Multiple national flags and military unit colors are visible in the background, suggesting a multinational military exercise or event.
    A multinational military formation march featuring personnel from multiple nations including the United States Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, Indonesia (TNI-AD), Thailand, and Singapore. The soldiers are wearing their respective national uniforms and are marching in organized columns, suggesting a joint military exercise or ceremonial parade. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation with trees and hills visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are walking together across what appears to be a military airfield or tarmac. Thai flags are prominently displayed in the background, indicating this event is taking place in Thailand. The group includes personnel in Thai military camouflage uniforms, Thai Air Force uniforms, and at least one individual in US Navy/military digital camouflage with tan boots.
    A formal diplomatic or military meeting is taking place in an official reception room, with participants seated in a circular arrangement around a central coffee table. The group includes individuals in civilian business attire, military camouflage uniforms, and naval uniforms, suggesting a multinational or inter-agency meeting. Three framed portraits hang prominently on the wall behind the central sofa, indicating this is likely an official Thai government or military facility.
    This image shows the opening ceremony of Cobra Gold 2017, a multinational military exercise held in Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand on February 14, 2017. Five individuals are standing on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large ceremonial banner, including military personnel in uniform and civilians in formal attire. The event appears to be a formal diplomatic and military gathering.
    This image shows the opening ceremony of Cobra Gold 2017, a multinational military exercise held in Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand on February 14, 2017. Three central figures — a U.S. Navy officer in camouflage uniform, a Thai military officer in green fatigues, and a civilian in a suit — are performing a traditional ASEAN-style three-way handshake on a red-carpeted stage. Two additional officials and two security personnel stand in the background flanking the main group.
    This image shows the opening ceremony of Cobra Gold 2017, a multinational military exercise, held on February 14, 2017, in Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand. Eight individuals, including military personnel in uniform and civilians in formal attire, are posed on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large ceremonial banner. The event appears to be a formal group photo opportunity at the start of the joint military exercise.
    This image shows the opening ceremony of Cobra Gold 2017, a multinational military exercise held in Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand on February 14, 2017. Eight individuals, including military personnel in uniform and civilians in formal attire, are posed on a red-carpeted stage performing a traditional ASEAN-style chain handshake. The backdrop banner clearly identifies the event name, location, and date.
    This is a formal group photograph taken at the Cobra Gold 2017 Opening Ceremony held in Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand on 14 February 2017. The image shows a large multinational military and civilian delegation posed in two rows on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large ceremonial banner. Cobra Gold is an annual multinational military exercise co-hosted by the United States and Thailand.
    A large multinational military ceremony is taking place outdoors near a coastal area, featuring senior officials and military personnel from multiple nations standing in formal formation. Numerous national flags are displayed prominently in the background, including those of the United States, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and others. Military vehicles including armored personnel carriers are visible on the flanks of the assembled troops.
    A multinational military ceremony or parade is taking place outdoors near a coastal area. Senior officials and military officers from multiple nations are posed in a front row linking arms, with large formations of troops standing at attention behind them. Multiple national flags are prominently displayed on a central flagpole arrangement.
    A large outdoor military press conference or media briefing is taking place, with numerous journalists and reporters surrounding military personnel from multiple nations. The event appears to be a multinational military exercise opening ceremony, with troops in various camouflage uniforms standing in formation in the background. Multiple flags, white tents, and a stage structure are visible, suggesting a formal ceremonial setting likely in Southeast Asia.
    A large multinational military parade or ceremony is taking place on an open grass field. A color guard unit stands in the foreground holding numerous national and organizational flags from multiple countries, while large formations of uniformed military personnel stand at attention in the background. The event appears to be a joint military exercise or international defense cooperation ceremony.

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