Royal Thai Navy, Malaysian forces and U.S. Navy Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 dig holes before the opening ceremony for the construction of a multipurpose building at the Wat Chaleamlap Temple School in support of exercise Cobra Gold Jan. 20, 2012. During the ceremony, two columns were blessed symbolizing the good fortune and protection for the workers and future students. Cobra Gold provides a unique and dynamic training opportunity for participating military partners while also promoting relationships between militaries and local communities.