Cobra Gold 2009 Closes in Chiang Mai

February 17, 2009

Cobra Gold 2009 Closes in Chiang Mai

U.S. Ambassador Eric G. John joined Royal Thai Armed Forces Commander General Songkitti Jaggabatara and Commander, U.S Pacific Command Admiral Timothy J. Keating and ambassadors from Japan, Singapore and Indonesia for the Cobra Gold 2009 closing ceremony at Lotus Pang Suankaew Hotel, Chiang Mai on February 17, 2009. This was the 28th annual Cobra Gold exercise and is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security. More than 7,000 U.S. military personnel participated in this year’s event.  Ambassador John said, “Cobra Gold is a vital tool that not only enhances U.S.-Thai relations, but also strengthens our bonds of friendship with other countries in the region.”   Click here for full Cobra Gold 2009 Closing Ceremony press release or read more about Cobra Gold 2009 on the U.S. Army Pacific Cobra Gold website.