HAT YAO BEACH, Thailand (Feb. 10, 2013) - Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 47 approaches Hat Yao beach to offload Marine vehicles in preparation for exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U. S. 7th Fleet area of operations, will take part in amphibious integration training (AIT), certification exercise (CERTEX), and participate in the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner)

HAT YAO BEACH, Thailand (Feb. 10, 2013) - A U.S. Marine Corps light armored vehicle exits U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 30 during an offload evolution in preparation for exercise Cobra Gold. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group will take part in in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise in Thailand and its surrounding waters. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner)

PALAWAN, Philippines (Feb. 01, 2013) - New York City native utilities, construction man Larry Cooper, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion5 prepares 4th Grade students of Aplaya Elementary School Puerto Princesa for their scheduled examination. Seabees of Civic Construction Activity Detail (CCAD) Philippines are routinely asked by the school principal to assist with English and Math classes at the school where the job site is located. Seabees conduct CCAD operations like this one in order to demonstrate U.S. commitment, develop enduring relationships, improve public infrastructure for the delivery of essential services, and strengthen local institutions with host and partner nations around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician Constructionman Quennie May Bumatay)

TRAT DISTRIC TRAT PROVINCE, Kingdom of Thailand (Jan. 25, 2013) - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force partnered with Royal Thai Marines with Marine Division, Engineer Company rake concrete while constructing a classroom during Exercise Cobra Gold 2013 (CG 13) at Ban Nam Chiao Elementary School. CG 13 forces conduct engineering and medical civic assistance projects, Cooperative Health Engagement and other civil-military activities in the Kingdom of Thailand, in order to promote the security interests of the Kingdom of Thailand, U.S. and partner nations, enhance component operational readiness skills and training objectives, increase interoperability with partner nation forces, and serve the basic civic needs of the local population. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer)

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Kingdom of Thailand (Feb. 8, 2013) - An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land as an FA-18D Hornet taxis forward at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base in preparation for exercise Cobra Gold 2013. CG13 is designed to advance regional security and build capacity to effectively respond to regional crises by exercising a robust multinational force from nations sharing common goals and security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region. The Osprey is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Hornet is assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, MAG-12, 1st MAW, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Locklear Calls for Indo-Asia-Pacific Cooperation

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2013 - Cooperation across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region is vital to dealing not only with the security challenges associated with global warming and natural disasters, but also to better address transnational threats and resolve differences that cause destabilizing friction, the top U.S. commander in the region said today.

Leadership Roundtable Demonstrates Solidified Partnership

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - With nearly 2,000 Airmen from three countries beginning two weeks of intense training at Cope North 2013 Feb. 4, leaders from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force discussed the invaluable impact the exercise has on the readiness of their forces.