The Japan Northern Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Masato Taura, presents a coin to Capt. Tyle Tripop, an engineer operations officer with America’s First Corps in the Hero of the Battle portion of a bilateral meeting during Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec 12, 2018. The Hero of the Battle is a daily recognition of Soldiers who contributed strongly to the effort of the exercise. Yama Sakura is a bilateral event with the Army and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force that simulates the defense of Japan and strengthens the alliance between the two Armies.


The Japan Northern Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Masato Taura, presents a coin to Capt. Tyle Tripop, an engineer operations officer with America’s First Corps in the Hero of the Battle portion of a bilateral meeting during Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec 12, 2018. The Hero of the Battle is a daily recognition of Soldiers who contributed strongly to the effort of the exercise. Yama Sakura is a bilateral event with the Army and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force that simulates the defense of Japan and strengthens the alliance between the two Armies. Army


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