Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Yasunori Matsunaga, the commanding general of the 13th Brigade, and Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, the commanding officer of MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, discuss future bilateral operations during a site visit at MCAS Iwakuni, March 7, 2022. Matsunaga visited MCAS Iwakuni with members of his staff and other JGSDF commanders to tour the air station and discuss its commitment to the alliance. Each year, MCAS Iwakuni partners with members of the 13th Brigade during Exercise Active Shield, a full-scale base defense scenario.

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