CAMP RED HORSE, Thailand — Gen. Xavier Brunson, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, traveled to the Kingdom of Thailand March 2-3 to observe Cobra Gold 2026, one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.
Brunson's visit underscored USFK's sustained focus on combined readiness and the deepening of alliance relationships that form the foundation of regional stability. His visit showcases how the specialized capabilities honed on the Korean Peninsula integrate into a broader, multinational framework of stability.
“Cobra Gold is a powerful demonstration of what happens when like-minded nations commit to a shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific," said Brunson....
The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States will conduct Freedom Shield 26 from March 9-19, 2026. This annual exercise is designed to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operational environment, thereby strengthening the Alliance's response capabilities.
