Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members load onto a CH-53E Super Stallion Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the and Japan military partnership, solidify regional security agreements and improve individual and unit-level skills. The JGSDF members are with 42nd Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, JGSDF. The aircraft is with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, currently assigned to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expedition
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members load onto a CH-53E Super Stallion Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the and Japan military partnership, solidify regional security agreements and improve individual and unit-level skills. The JGSDF members are with 42nd Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, JGSDF. The aircraft is with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, currently assigned to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Drew Tech/Released) Forest Light 15-1 marked success at closing ceremony 141207-M-GX711-485
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