Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Junya Sawada and Sgt. Yuta Takano close ranks after neutralizing a simulated rebel June 21, 2018, at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, during a Khaan Quest 2018 patrolling lane. The purpose of Khaan Quest is to gain United Nations training and certification for the participants through the conduct of realistic peace support operations, to include increasing and improving peacekeeping interoperability and military relationships among the participating nations.

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