Royal Thai airmen march with flags representing the countries participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2012, Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 7, 2012. The Royal Thai airmen are a part of the opening ceremony that marks the official kickoff of CG 12. The exercise improves the capability to plan and conduct combined joint operations, building relationships between partnering nations and improving interoperability across the Asia-Pacific Region.