Maj. Thai N. Nguyen, G-5, planner, MCIPAC and Capt.

Maj. Thai N. Nguyen, G-5, planner, MCIPAC and Capt. Benjamin J. Carlton, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, team up with a Japanese liaison to coordinate a CH-53E Super Stallion landing July 23, during the Churashima Rescue Exercise on Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan. According to Nguyen, the Marine Corps saw this as an excellent opportunity to build cohesion among the two forces. “U.S. and Japanese forces have a long history of working together, and we value every opportunity to learn from one another and to maintain the readiness of our militaries,” said Nguyen. “Marine forces will continue to train bilaterally with JGSDF and multilaterally with U.S. allies throughout the Asia-Pacific to enhance regional stability.”