180216-N-NB544-079 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 16, 2018) An amphibious assault vehicle, assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, launches from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to transport Marines as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Bonhomme Richard is participating in CG18 alongside Royal Thai Navy ships and personnel, conducting a range of amphibious operations that will enhance the tactical expertise of participants and rehearse combined capabilities to respond to contingencies. Cobra Gold is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held this

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180216-N-NB544-079 GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 16, 2018) An amphibious assault vehicle, assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, launches from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to transport Marines as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018. Bonhomme Richard is participating in CG18 alongside Royal Thai Navy ships and personnel, conducting a range of amphibious operations that will enhance the tactical expertise of participants and rehearse combined capabilities to respond to contingencies. Cobra Gold is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held this year from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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