Soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force and American Soldiers from Able Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, present a salute during the opening ceremony of Exercise Rising Thunder 18 at the Yakima Training Center, Washington, Aug. 31, 2018. This exercise simulates tough and realistic training through a multinational environment for both and Japanese forces. ( Army photo by Staff Sgt. Frances Ariele Tejada.)

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