Staff Sgt. Lucas Miller explains why he has a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Free Fall Parachutist badge pinned to the inside of his patrol cap at Yakima Training Center, Washington, September 10. A Japanese Jump Master gave this badge to Miller after he successfully translated complex calculations and instructions from an English speaking pilot during exercise Arctic Aurora during a high altitude low opening jump.

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