Thai Marines worked alongside U.S. Marines from Marine

Thai Marines worked alongside U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and civilian volunteers from the region to help construct an addition to a school in Trat province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 13 as a part of ongoing humanitarian and civic assistance projects during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. “It’s very humbling and heart warming to be able to provide children a place where they can receive their education,” said Cpl. Brandon T. Bolyard, a heavy equipment mechanic with MWSS-172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Thai Marines are with Combat Engineer Battalion, Royal Thai Marines.