Proudly Standing Together: Service members of the Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stand together in formation while preparing for an awards ceremony where they will be recognized for their achievements and hard work in support of Yama Sakura 71 at Camp Kengun, Japan, 10 Dec., 2016. Yama Sakura is an annual, bilateral exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the Military. The exercise rotates each year to one of the five JGSDF regional armies. Yama Sakura 71 is a Army Pacific joint, bilateral, command post exercise between Army I Corps and JGSD
Proudly Standing Together: Service members of the Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stand together in formation while preparing for an awards ceremony where they will be recognized for their achievements and hard work in support of Yama Sakura 71 at Camp Kengun, Japan, 10 Dec., 2016. Yama Sakura is an annual, bilateral exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the Military. The exercise rotates each year to one of the five JGSDF regional armies. Yama Sakura 71 is a Army Pacific joint, bilateral, command post exercise between Army I Corps and JGSDF Western Army. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance and Japan’s combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During the exercise, military members and JGSDF members exchange ideas, tactic, techniques, military experiences, and culture.
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