Two snipers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
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Two snipers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force engage their targets from a rooftop during Rising Thunder 19 at Yakima Training Center, Yakima, Washington, Sept. 5.
The snipers provided cover for U.S. and Japanese troops who were mounting an assault on an urban village further ahead. The two nations have been building teamwork and efficiency throughout Rising Thunder 19 as well as exchanging many cultural insights through social interaction.
Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and is part of Pacific Pathways 19-3. RT19 is a USARPAC-sponsored capstone event. U.S. Army Units participating include the 7th Infantry Division and the Illinois Army National Guard's 108th Sustainment Brigade and 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The exercise consists of company/platoon unilateral and bilateral training events in two phases, culminating with a bilateral live-fire exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Camacho Roberts) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Camacho Roberts)
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