CAMP KENGUN, Komamoto Prefecture, Japan -- Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commanding general, I Corps, shares a gift with Lt. Gen. Kiyoshi Ogawa, commanding general, Japanese Western Army before the opening ceremony for Yama Sakura 71, Dec. 5, 2016. Exercise Yama Sakura 71 is an annual command post exercise co-sponsored by Army Pacific and the JGSDF at Camp Kengun from Dec. 1-13. 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
CAMP KENGUN, Komamoto Prefecture, Japan -- Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commanding general, I Corps, shares a gift with Lt. Gen. Kiyoshi Ogawa, commanding general, Japanese Western Army before the opening ceremony for Yama Sakura 71, Dec. 5, 2016. Exercise Yama Sakura 71 is an annual command post exercise co-sponsored by Army Pacific and the JGSDF at Camp Kengun from Dec. 1-13. 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. Yama Sakura strengthens military operations, trust and friendship.
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