GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 7, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) during a Cobra Gold 2011 amphibious training operation. Cobra Gold is a joint military exercise involving amphibious operations, artillery training, tactical interoperability exercises and community service projects for the U.S. and host country military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo C. Aquino/Released)