A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force infantryman with
Summary
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force infantryman with the 30th Infantry Regiment provides cover for a U.S. Marine with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines during a simulated patrol as part of exercise Forest Light. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that strengthens the interoperability and readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to deter aggression and defeat any threat. This iteration is focused on seizing and defending key maritime terrain as an integrated force in support of naval operations in the defense of Japan. 3/8 is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Nicholas Royer)
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Date
09/12/2020
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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