A U.S. Marine KC-130J Hercules takes off from Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand Feb. 18 during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. Multinational forces from Thailand, the U.S. and Singapore conducted flight operations during CG 13 to advance regional security, maintain readiness and increase interoperability between the nations. The Hercules is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)