Thai and U.S. service members conducted a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training event Feb. 15 at Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The training was conducted so both Thai and U.S. service members could maintain their knowledge and work together in the event that they become a downed pilot. Thailand and the U.S. are committed to working together in areas of common interest for the betterment of regional security. The U.S. service members are with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Thai service members are with squadron 401, Royal Thai Air Force.