CAMP KENGUN, Komamoto Prefecture, Japan - The Japanese Western Army Band plays the US and Japanese national anthems during 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, U.
CAMP KENGUN, Komamoto Prefecture, Japan - The Japanese Western Army Band plays the US and Japanese national anthems during 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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