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Capt. Andrew Reaves, the fires officer for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, enjoys some Pad Thai with his Republic of Korea Marine counterparts during an icebreaker event, Feb. 8. The event was conducted as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 to introduce multinational service members to Thailand. CG 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability and promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.’s expeditionary force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. - Capt. Andrew Reaves, the fires officer for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, enjoys some Pad Thai with his Republic of Korea Marine counterparts during an icebreaker event, Feb. 8. The event was conducted as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 to introduce multinational service members to Thailand. CG 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability and promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.’s expeditionary force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

A Marine with Company C., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security for his squad as they fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, at Landing Zone Hansen here, Feb. 7. As part of the remain behind element while the rest of BLT 1/4 is deployed in support of Cobra Gold 2012 in the Kingdom of Thailand, the Marines are making the most of the time to further enhance their training in preparation for their upcoming deployment. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the nation’s force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. - A Marine with Company C., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security for his squad as they fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, at Landing Zone Hansen here, Feb. 7. As part of the remain behind element while the rest of BLT 1/4 is deployed in support of Cobra Gold 2012 in the Kingdom of Thailand, the Marines are making the most of the time to further enhance their training in preparation for their upcoming deployment. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the nation’s force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Marines with Battery L., 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare an M777 howitzer for transport aboard the USS Germantown (LSD-42) before going underway to the Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 2. The USS Germantown contains all elements of a Marine Air Ground Task Force, including Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Combat Logistics Battalion 31 and the MEUs Air Combat Element, en route to participate in the multilateral exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the nation's force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. - Marines with Battery L., 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare an M777 howitzer for transport aboard the USS Germantown (LSD-42) before going underway to the Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 2. The USS Germantown contains all elements of a Marine Air Ground Task Force, including Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Combat Logistics Battalion 31 and the MEUs Air Combat Element, en route to participate in the multilateral exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the nation's force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.