A Soldier from the 1st Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, clears a round from his weapon while providing suppressive cover fire during an Urban Live Fire training event during Exercise Rising Thunder 18 at the Yakima Training Center, WA, Sept. 2. This exercise reinforces the importance of readiness in combat training for both and Japanese forces.

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