Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and members of the Japanese Self Defense Force (JSDF) coordinate troop movements in the command center on Camp Takighara in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, March 9, 2022. The JSDF and Marine Corps both utilize the F-35B Lightning II aircraft allowing for seamless bilateral use of the platform. Maritime Defense Exercise Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (MDX-ARDB) is a bilateral exercise meant to increase interoperability and strengthen ties between and Japanese forces for the defense of Japan.

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Keywords: 31stmeu, ardb, arf, mdx, mrf, parachute