Major General Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army, awards Lance Cpl. Timothy Hickey, Technical Controller with 7th Communication Battalion, for his excellent performance of his duties during Yama Sakura 73 at Camp Cortney, Okinawa, Japan, December 11, 2017. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance and Japanese combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. 3D MEB and JGSDF participation in YS
Major General Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army, awards Lance Cpl. Timothy Hickey, Technical Controller with 7th Communication Battalion, for his excellent performance of his duties during Yama Sakura 73 at Camp Cortney, Okinawa, Japan, December 11, 2017. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance and Japanese combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. 3D MEB and JGSDF participation in YS 73 in Okinawa is in support of the Army Pacific and JGSDF North Eastern Army main effort at Camp Sendai, Sendai, Japan. During the exercise, military members and JGSDF members exchange ideas, tactics, techniques, military experiences and culture.( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian J. Lopez)
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