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Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 position a fiber wire on the ground at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 10, 2017, signifying the start of exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. The Marines are with MWCS-18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
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