U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Royal Thai and Republic of Korea armed forces personnel, simulate firing various weapons systems during a counter landing at Hat Yao Beach, Rayong province, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2026. Exercise Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Omarion Hall)
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