 The 33rd annual Cobra Gold Exercise is going on through this Friday in Thailand. 13,000 members from the Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps are working with nations across the Pacific. Cobra Gold 14 is designed to advance regional security and develop response plans to regional crises. This year marks the 181st year of the U.S. and Thai alliance, making Thailand the oldest U.S. ally in the Pacific. New footwear could be making its way to the fleet soon. The Tech Solutions Office at the Office of Naval Research is developing lighter composite tow boots for sailors across the fleet. O&R officials said the new boots will provide better protection and after hours of wear are still comfortable. Sailors are wear testing the boots, which is scheduled to finish in August. The Tech Solutions Office says you should see the new boots within 12 to 18 months. Read more about these stories at Navy.mil. My hands up, thanks for watching.