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Archive: February, 2011

Technology Fair returns to Cobra Gold for sixth year February 8, 2011 — Contractors from 14 organizations are showcasing 20 different technologies with live-trial demonstrations and static displays at various locations in Thailand for Exercise Cobra Gold 2011 participants.The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Experimentation Center, has organized the technology fair for the past six years, said Chris Breault, MORE

Royal Thai, US soldiers hold opening ceremony at Camp Erawan during Cobra Gold 2011 February 8, 2011 — Soldiers from U.S. Army Alaska’s 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division were among the units representing the United States Feb. 8, 2011, at an opening ceremony for Exercise Cobra Gold 2011 here.The 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment soldiers, based at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, stood alongside MORE

Cobra Gold 2011 kicks off in Thailand February 7, 2011 — The opening ceremony for Exercise Cobra Gold 2011 in Chiang Mai Feb. 7, 2011 highlighted the multinational nature of the exercise as well as the many benefits that occur when partner nations train together and look for effective solutions to common challenges.This is the first year Malaysian troops will join the armed forces of Thailand, Republic MORE

US Marines, Royal Thai Air Force conduct dissimilar air combat training February 7, 2011 — Pilots from the U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Thai Air Force conducted dissimilar air combat training here Feb. 7, 2011, as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2011. Cobra Gold 2011 is a regularly scheduled joint and combined exercise in the continuing series of U.S.-Thai military exercises designed to ensure regional peace bY strengthening the bonds MORE

US, Thai Marines join for Cobra Gold 2011 field training exercises opening ceremony February 7, 2011 — Marines and sailors from the Ground Combat Element of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Forward, III Marine Expeditionary Force, along with Royal Thailand Marines gathered at a newly constructed firing range here for the opening ceremonies of the field training exercises for Cobra Gold 2011.The GCE, headquartered out of Ban Chan Krem, consist of MORE

Explosive ordinance disposal techs clear range of unexploded ordnance during Cobra Gold 2011 February 7, 2011 — Explosive ordnance disposal technicians completed clearing 68 pieces of unexploded ordnance Feb. 7, 2011, from the new firing range built in Ban Chan Krem for multinational training being conducted during Exercise Cobra Gold 2011.U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Kyle Schriber and Sgt. Steve Dunning, explosive ordnance techs with 3rd EOD Company, 9th MORE

Data management system quickens patient flow during Cobra Gold 2011 medical visits February 7, 2011 — Military medical personnel with the Combined Joint Civil Military Operations Task Force continues to use the Rapid Data Management System during the medical civic action programs of Exercise Cobra Gold 2011 here.Since Cobra Gold 2008, military personnel participating in the humanitarian and civic assistance programs have transmitted information MORE

Multinational team conducts medical visits during Cobra Gold 2011 February 5, 2011 — In the classrooms of the Don Maung Rae School, military medical personnel set up a make-shift care facility to treat Thai locals during the first medical civic actions project of Exercise Cobra Gold 2011 here Feb. 5, 2011.Humanitarian and civic assistance projects conducted by Thailand, Republic of Singapore, Japan, Republic of Indonesia, Republic MORE

1st Marine Aircraft Wing Marines visit Thai school during Cobra Gold 2011 February 4, 2011 — U.S. Marines and sailors from 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, visited the Panyoonnookun School for Disabled in Korat, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 4, 2011, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2011.The Marines and sailors visited the school to deliver toys and interact with the children. Interaction included playing games, singing songs and MORE

Cobra Gold 2011 Marines, sailors make difference for disabled children February 4, 2011 — Marines and sailors supporting Exercise Cobra Gold 2011 participated in a community relations event at the Panyonnookun School for Disabled to aid in humanitarian efforts Feb. 4, 2011. The school educates more than 400 deaf, mute, and otherwise mentally and physically disabled children. Service members reached out to the children by playing games, MORE