A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier with the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment competes during a bench press competition between Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and JGSDF soldiers as part of Iron Fist 23 in Hijudai, Japan, Feb. 19, 2023. The friendly competition was held to foster camaraderie amongst the participants. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the Marine Corps, the Navy, the JGSDF, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

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