United States Marine Corps Sgt. Mason Wilhelmy, a scout sniper instructor with 1st Marine Division Schools, tries on a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment soldier’s flak jacket during a scout sniper course at Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Iron Fist affords the Marines and JGSDF soldiers the opportunity to share their experience and knowledge while increasing camaraderie between the Marine Corps and JGSDF. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released) Exercise Iron Fist 2016, Japanese Soldiers bre

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United States Marine Corps Sgt. Mason Wilhelmy, a scout sniper instructor with 1st Marine Division Schools, tries on a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment soldier’s flak jacket during a scout sniper course at Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Iron Fist affords the Marines and JGSDF soldiers the opportunity to share their experience and knowledge while increasing camaraderie between the Marine Corps and JGSDF. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released) Exercise Iron Fist 2016, Japanese Soldiers break contact, engage US Marines 160201-M-HF454-045

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