100520-N-8377A-247 HAD YAO BEACH, Thailand (May 20, 2010) A Royal Thai Navy helicopter prepares to insert Royal Thai marines on the beach as a U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle advances to its objective during a combined beach landing. The beach landing was the premier event of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2010. Elements of the Royal Thai Navy, Air Force and Marines as well as U.S. Navy and Marines took part in the landing. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael Ard/Released)
The idea that US Forces were participating in an exercise with the Thai government while they were involved in a bloody crack down on their civilian population is disturbing. As many readers have pointed out, I don't know the who's, why's and what for's of the situation. Still. Its disturbing.
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