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    Cobra Gold 18: Multi-National Forces hold opening ceremony [Image 1 of 12]

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    The image shows a row of international flags flying on white poles in windy conditions against an overcast grey sky. The Australian flag is the most prominent, displayed at the front and largest scale, with numerous other national flags visible behind it. A dark textured structure, possibly a decorative wall or barrier, is visible in the background to the right.

    THAILAND

    02.13.2018

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Flags from multiple nations participating in or observing Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 are flown during the opening ceremony Feb. 13, 2018, at U-Tapao International Airport, Ban Chang district, Rayong province, Thailand. Cobra Gold 18 provides a venue for both United States and partner nations to advance interoperability and increase partner capacity in planning and executing complex and realistic multinational force and combined task force operations. The annual exercise is conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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    Date Taken: 02.13.2018
    Date Posted: 02.13.2018 06:17
    Photo ID: 4137872
    VIRIN: 180213-F-DM566-0021
    Resolution: 4016x6016
    Size: 9.46 MB
    Location: TH
    Web Views: 74
    Downloads: 16

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    The image shows a row of international flags flying on white poles in windy conditions against an overcast grey sky. The Australian flag is the most prominent, displayed at the front and largest scale, with numerous other national flags visible behind it. A dark textured structure, possibly a decorative wall or barrier, is visible in the background to the right.
    A military honor guard formation is shown in ceremonial dress uniforms, holding rifles with fixed bayonets. The personnel are wearing white naval uniforms with distinctive caps bearing Thai script, suggesting this is a Royal Thai Navy ceremonial parade or formal military event. The image captures a disciplined row of uniformed personnel in precise formation.
    This image depicts the opening ceremony of Cobra Gold 2019, a multinational military exercise, held at U-Tapao Airport in Thailand. A large crowd of media personnel, military officials from multiple nations, and civilians are gathered around what appears to be a press briefing or media scrum. Multiple national flags are visible in the background alongside a large display screen showing the event branding.
    A multinational military ceremony or parade is taking place on an open tarmac or parade ground. Soldiers from multiple nations in various camouflage uniforms are standing in formation, with some carrying rifles and others bearing color guard flags. The Malaysian flag and what appears to be the US flag are visible among multiple national and unit flags.
    A military parade or ceremony featuring multinational armed forces personnel in various uniforms and camouflage patterns. The foreground soldier, wearing woodland camouflage and white gloves, carries an M16-style rifle at port arms. Multiple national and unit flags are visible, including what appears to be a US flag, suggesting a joint multinational military exercise or formal ceremony.
    A group of military personnel and civilians are standing in a formal line on what appears to be an airfield or tarmac. The group includes individuals in camouflage uniforms with black berets, dress uniforms, and civilian attire, suggesting a multinational or joint military ceremony or review. Aircraft are visible in the blurred background, confirming an aviation or air base setting.
    A military officer in camouflage uniform stands at a microphone addressing an assembled formation of military personnel. Multiple national flags are visible in the background, including those of Sweden, Sri Lanka, and the United States, along with what appears to be a military command flag, suggesting a multinational military ceremony or exercise. The scene appears to be an outdoor formal military event with personnel from multiple nations present.
    A military officer in US Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniform is speaking at a microphone during what appears to be a joint military ceremony or briefing. The Swedish flag is prominently displayed in the background alongside what appears to be a partial US flag, suggesting a bilateral or multinational military event. The foreground contains out-of-focus heads of attendees, indicating the speaker is addressing an assembled military audience.
    A formation of military personnel wearing camouflage uniforms and caps are standing at attention in rows. Visible shoulder patches display the Thai national flag (red, white, and blue tricolor), identifying these as Royal Thai Army soldiers. The image appears to be taken during a military parade, ceremony, or formation drill.
    A large military parade or ceremony is taking place on what appears to be an airfield or military tarmac. Hundreds of uniformed personnel in digital camouflage uniforms are standing in formation, facing a ceremonial stage area with tents, flags, and a large display screen. Multiple national flags are visible, suggesting this is a multinational military exercise or joint ceremony.
    A large military ceremony is taking place on an open tarmac or parade ground, with hundreds of uniformed personnel standing in formal formation. A large display screen in the background shows text referencing an 'Opening Ceremony,' and multiple national flags are visible, suggesting a multinational military exercise or joint operation event. White ceremonial tents and military infrastructure are visible in the background.
    A multinational military opening ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a military installation in Rayong, Thailand, based on the visible banner reading 'Opening Ceremony' dated February 2018. Multiple nations are represented by flag bearers standing in formation on a parade ground, with a large LED display screen showing ceremony details. A videographer in military uniform is recording the event from the right side.

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