CAMP SENDAI, Japan –Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, commanding general, United States Army Japan (USARJ) provided closing remarks during the Yama Sakura 73 Startex reception dinner, signifying the official beginning of the exercise. Yama Sakura is an annual bilateral command post exercise involving the Military and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).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 t

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CAMP SENDAI, Japan –Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, commanding general, United States Army Japan (USARJ) provided closing remarks during the Yama Sakura 73 Startex reception dinner, signifying the official beginning of the exercise. Yama Sakura is an annual bilateral command post exercise involving the Military and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).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-Asia-Pacific region. During the exercise, military members and JGSDF members exchange ideas, tactics, techniques, military experiences, and culture. ( Navy

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