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US Marines supported Cobra Gold in Gulf of Thailand

US Marines support Cobra Gold in Gulf of Thailand
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2022) An SH-70B Seahawk helicopter from the Royal Thai Navy lands on the deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during exercise Cobra Gold 22.
Cobra Gold 2022 is the 14st iteration of the international training exercise that supports readiness and emphasizes coordination on civic action, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief.
From Feb. 22 through March 4, 2022, this annual event taking place at various locations throughout the Kingdom of Thailand increases the capability, capacity, and interoperability of partnered nations while simultaneously reinforcing our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan D. Berlier.
Story by Lt. John Stevens. USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

GULF OF THAILAND (March 3, 2022) – USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit supported the at-sea phase of Cobra Gold (CG) 22 alongside ships from the Royal Thai Navy from Feb. 28 to March 3.

Cobra Gold 22 is an annual Combined Joint Task Force and joint theater security cooperation exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand to strengthen the U.S.-Thai alliance.

“It’s important to work with our allies in the region,” said Navy Capt. Tate Robinson, Green Bay’s commanding officer. “Working with the Royal Thai Navy, especially when we get a chance to operate our equipment from ship to ship, allows us to develop a mutual understanding and trust between our navies and our nations.”

Green Bay conducted ship-to-shore operations, personnel cross-deck, tactical maneuvers with Royal Thai Navy ships, and maritime domain awareness exercises to ensure a common operational picture for all participating units.

“Cobra Gold 22 presents a great opportunity to train with our allies in the Royal Thai (Thailand) US Marines and Navy,” said Marine Maj. Christopher Brock, the executive officer of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (BLT 1/5). “BLT 1/5 provided Marine Corps artillery experts to facilitate cross-training and interoperability between our services. This important training exercise promotes regional stability and sets conditions for success in the event of crisis.”

US Marines support Cobra Gold in Gulf of Thailand
GULF OF THAILAND (March 1, 2022) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) conduct flight operations with an SH-70B Sea Hawk helicopter from the Royal Thai Navy during exercise Cobra Gold 22.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan D. Berlier.

CG 22 is the 41st iteration of the exercise and validates the commitment of the U.S to the Thai alliance through operations that strengthen bonds, build interoperability, enhance tactical skills and exchange expertise.

Green Bay, part of the USS America (LHA 6) Amphibious Ready group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating as part of the Task Force 76 Composite Deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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