soldiers from the 7th Infantry Division and Japanese soldiers from 16th Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Regimental Combat Team, 4th Division, stand together for a fun group shot following the opening ceremony for Operation Rising Thunder Sept. 4 at Y

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soldiers from the 7th Infantry Division and Japanese soldiers from 16th Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Regimental Combat Team, 4th Division, stand together for a fun group shot following the opening ceremony for Operation Rising Thunder Sept. 4 at Yakima Training Center, Wash. The forces stood together as they prepared to begin the annual monthlong training exercise. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the training partnership designed to improve the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, I Corps and 7ID's combat readiness as a combined joint task force.

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