Members from the Nisei Veterans Committee from Seattle Washington visit and observe Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, and 1st Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force as they compete in a sniper competition during Rising Thunder 18, at the Yakima Training Center, Washington, Sept. 4. Annually, the Nisei Veterans Committee participates in Rising Thunder to celebrate the partnership between our forces by observing training and hosting a community event to bring awareness to our nations’ shared history and progression as allies si


Members from the Nisei Veterans Committee from Seattle Washington visit and observe Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, and 1st Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force as they compete in a sniper competition during Rising Thunder 18, at the Yakima Training Center, Washington, Sept. 4. Annually, the Nisei Veterans Committee participates in Rising Thunder to celebrate the partnership between our forces by observing training and hosting a community event to bring awareness to our nations’ shared history and progression as allies since World War II.


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