Sgt. First Class Michiel Gilbertson, a current operations noncommissioned officer with America’s First Corps, leads the victory cry “Onward together!” in Japanese during Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec. 13, 2018. America’s First Corps Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky and the Japan Northern Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Masato Taura plan to recognize Soldiers from both Armies daily in a Hero of the Battle ceremony for their contributions to the exercise. Yama Sakura is a bilateral event that strengthens the alliance between the Army and the Japan G

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Sgt. First Class Michiel Gilbertson, a current operations noncommissioned officer with America’s First Corps, leads the victory cry “Onward together!” in Japanese during Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec. 13, 2018. America’s First Corps Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky and the Japan Northern Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Masato Taura plan to recognize Soldiers from both Armies daily in a Hero of the Battle ceremony for their contributions to the exercise. Yama Sakura is a bilateral event that strengthens the alliance between the Army and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. Army

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