Michio Ichikawa, a member of the Kyushu Defense Bureau, discusses current events with Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Butler, a battalion commanding officer with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, during a meeting inside the bilateral coordination center in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 3, 2017. Marines and sailors participate in the artillery relocation training program to provide timely and accurate fires to sustain military occupational specialty skills, train Marines/sailors in common skills, and promote professional military education for the overall goal of enh

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Michio Ichikawa, a member of the Kyushu Defense Bureau, discusses current events with Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Butler, a battalion commanding officer with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, during a meeting inside the bilateral coordination center in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 3, 2017. Marines and sailors participate in the artillery relocation training program to provide timely and accurate fires to sustain military occupational specialty skills, train Marines/sailors in common skills, and promote professional military education for the overall goal of enhancing combat operational readiness and international relationships. ( Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Christian J. Robertson)

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