Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces members assemble into a diamond formation to accomplish an improvised explosive device sweep in the training after viewing a demonstration using toy soldiers (foreground) during counter-IED training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 30, 2012. This event helped foster mutual understanding between and Japanese forces and improved their ability to conduct integrated contingency operations in support of their mutual national interests and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission to promote security and stability throughout East Africa. ( Air

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Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces members assemble into a diamond formation to accomplish an improvised explosive device sweep in the training after viewing a demonstration using toy soldiers (foreground) during counter-IED training on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 30, 2012. This event helped foster mutual understanding between and Japanese forces and improved their ability to conduct integrated contingency operations in support of their mutual national interests and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission to promote security and stability throughout East Africa. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano).

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