Japanese media interview Marine Corps Col. James Harp, the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander of Northern Viper 17, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Seiichi Iwana, deputy commander of Northern Army 11th Brigade, during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for Marine personnel and aircraft, exercising Team Misawa’s ability to thrive with an influx of other service members. Various agencies pulled together to ensure the Marines have equipment and support to sustain training operations. ( Air Force photo

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Japanese media interview Marine Corps Col. James Harp, the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander of Northern Viper 17, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Seiichi Iwana, deputy commander of Northern Army 11th Brigade, during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for Marine personnel and aircraft, exercising Team Misawa’s ability to thrive with an influx of other service members. Various agencies pulled together to ensure the Marines have equipment and support to sustain training operations. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)

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