A soldier with the 16th Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Summary
A soldier with the 16th Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Regimental Combat Team, 4th Division, holds miniature U.S. and Japanese flags following the opening ceremony for Operation Rising Thunder at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 4, 2013. The exercise aimed to improve the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the 7th Infantry Division's combat readiness as a combined task force. This year marked the 20th anniversary of training between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Corey Ray/Released)
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japanese
pacific
20th infantry regiment
joint base lewis mcchord
jblm
5th battalion
i corps
infantry
partnership
7th infantry division
yakima training center
7th id
operation rising thunder
7 id
rebalance to the pacific
16th japanese ground self defense force regimental combat team
sgt 1st class corey ray
5th mobile public affairs detachment
wa
operation rising thunder 13 opening ceremony
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ultra high resolution
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us army in japan
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2000 - 2020
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