Cobra Gold 2017
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David M. Berger Marine Forces Pacific commanding general, speaks with General Surapong Suwana-ath, Chief of Defence Forces Royal Thai Armed Forces during a combined arms live fire exercise as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 17, in Phu Lam Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Cobra Gold is the largest Theater Security Cooperation exercise in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region.
Multipurpose room dedication draws Cobra Gold conclusion, seals international ties
The Ban Non Lueam school expansion project is the result of the joint efforts of Multi-National Forces from the U.S., Thailand, India and China, part 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.
By U.S. Embassy Bangkok / Published Feb. 27, 2017
U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- On February 24 Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Peter Haymond and General Surapong Suwana-adth, Thailand’s Chief of Defense Forces, presided over the Closing Ceremony of Cobra Gold 2017, the largest multilateral exercise in the Asian region.
DCM Haymond was joined by Lieutenant General David Berger, Commander of United States Marine Forces Pacific, and Heads of Delegations from the Cobra Gold participating nations.
Cobra Gold 2017 was the 36th exercise in the series and was successful in building relationships and interoperability among the 29 participating nations.
The relationships forged in Cobra Gold and the successful multilateral techniques developed strengthen regional cooperation and collaboration, increasing the ability of participating nations to work together on shared security concerns.
