GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 28, 2022) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) leaves the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Cobra Gold 22. Cobra Gold 22 is the 41st iteration of the exercise and validates the commitment of the U.S. to the U.S.-Thai alliance through operations that strengthen bonds, build interoperability, enhance tactical skills and exchange expertise. Green Bay, part of the USS America (LHA 6) Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating as part of the Task Force 76 composite deployment of expeditionary forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 2nd Class Jonathan Berlier)