KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Soldiers with 1st Battalion,
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KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment carried out airlift operations for vital PATRIOT equipment in support of Keen Sword/Orient Shield 21 here Oct. 20.
The 1-1 ADA worked with joint partner, U.S. Air Force 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, to rehearse strategic lift capabilities designed to ensure that the Indo-Pacific Region is secure and protected against air threats.
Keen Sword/Orient Shield is a biennial joint exercise involving the U.S. Military and the Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to enhance Japan-U.S. combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral and joint relationships. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Daniel Andrews)
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