A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member assists in maintaining the 20mm cannon on a Cobra anti-tank helicopter at a forward aircraft refueling point at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 4. The exercise was part of Operation Rising Thunder, a combined operation between the Army and Japan designed to increase interoperability between the two nations. ( Army photo by Sgt. Cody Quinn, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) Japan Defense Force members maintain cannon 140904-A-BX700-230

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