The flag of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force flies
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The flag of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force flies in front of the formation during the opening ceremony of Rising Thunder 2019, Aug 30, 2019 at Yakima Training Center, Washington. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise joining the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) and is part of Pacific Pathways 19-3. Rising Thunder 2019 is also a United States Army Pacific-sponsored capstone event featuring U.S. Army units from the 7th Infantry Division and the Illinois Army National Guard’s 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and 108th Sustainment Brigade. The exercise includes of company/platoon unilateral and bilateral training events in two phases, culminating with a bilateral live-fire exercise. (Photo by Army Reserve Sgt. Camacho Roberts)
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