180212-N-XK809-326 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 12, 2018) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, left, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, discuss amphibious capabilities with Royal Thai Navy Rear Adm. Chatchai Thongsaard, Amphibious and Combat Support Service Squadron Commander, during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in support of 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 c

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180212-N-XK809-326 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Feb. 12, 2018) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, left, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, discuss amphibious capabilities with Royal Thai Navy Rear Adm. Chatchai Thongsaard, Amphibious and Combat Support Service Squadron Commander, during a tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in support of 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 William Sykes/Released)

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