U-Tapao hosts Operation Cobra Gold every year. Here is a link to the base: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U-Tapao_Royal_Thai_Navy_Airfield">U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield</a>
Hi Bud,
What a neat Military history lesson. I am sure your dad enjoyed reading about this even more than I.
Your may be home by the time you get this. Let me know.
Thank so very much for sharing you experience with all of us. I think I have a fantastic son.
Love you so very musch and so proud.
Mom