YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from the Japanese Ground
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force stack to prepare to breach a structure during the live fire exercise for Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – American and Japanese soldiers congratulate
YAKIMA, Wash. – American and Japanese soldiers congratulate each other after a friendly game of volleyball during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – An American and Japanese soldier battle
YAKIMA, Wash. – An American and Japanese soldier battle vie over the ball in a friendly game of soccer during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Gro... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Troops from the Illinois National Guard
YAKIMA, Wash. – Troops from the Illinois National Guard prepare to depart on a live fire exercise during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground S... More
Yakima, WA – A soldier with the 178th Infantry Regiment
Yakima, WA – A soldier with the 178th Infantry Regiment has ammunition handed to him for weapons qualification during Rising Thunder 2019 hosted by the 7th Infantry Division at Yakima Training Center in Yakima,... More
Illinois Guardsman's loyalty has lasting effect
YAKIMA, Wash. – Spc. Jackson Shasteen, an indirect fire infantryman with the Headquarters, Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33rd IBCT runs a 120mm mortar round to tube #1 during Rising ... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese soldier starts to run towards
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese soldier starts to run towards first base after the ball is hit on a recreational day during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the ... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A member of the 25th Infantry Regiment
YAKIMA, Wash. – A member of the 25th Infantry Regiment uses a U.S weapon system to fire a shot in the direction of a makeshift village during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Troops from Japanese Ground Self-Defense
YAKIMA, Wash. – Troops from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force get in line during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force featu... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Little smoke can be seen as Soldiers
YAKIMA, Wash. – Little smoke can be seen as Soldiers from the 2-130th Infantry Regiment sniper team fires during a friendly competition with the sniper team from the 25th Infantry Regiment during Rising Thunder... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Spc. Jackson Shasteen, an indirect
YAKIMA, Wash. – Spc. Jackson Shasteen, an indirect fire infantryman with the Headquarters, Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33rd IBCT holds a 120mm mortar round in preparation “hang” th... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – American and Japanese soldiers congratulate
YAKIMA, Wash. – American and Japanese soldiers congratulate each other after a friendly game of softball during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan G... More
Yakima, WA – The American and Japanese flag flies during
Yakima, WA – The American and Japanese flag flies during the opening ceremony of Rising Thunder 2019 hosted by the 7th Infantry Division at Yakima Training Center in Yakima, Washington, August 30, 2019.. Rising... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment crouch as a 120mm mortar the concussion of the tube kicks up dirt during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 20... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A M240 machine gun fire live rounds
YAKIMA, Wash. – A M240 machine gun fire live rounds during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force featuring units from the 7th... More
Yakima, WA – U.S and Japanese soldiers attend the opening
Yakima, WA – U.S and Japanese soldiers attend the opening ceremony of Rising Thunder 2019 hosted by the 7th Infantry Division at Yakima Training Center in Yakima, Washington, August 30, 2019.. Rising Thunder 20... More
AKIMA, Wash. – A sniper team from the 25th Infantry
AKIMA, Wash. – A sniper team from the 25th Infantry Regiment aims to fire while the sniper team from the 2-130th Infantry Regiment fires along side of them during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an an... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Soldier from Headquarters, Headquarters
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Soldier from Headquarters, Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment prepares to hang a 120mm mortar shell during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise be... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A member of the 25th Infantry Regiment
YAKIMA, Wash. – A member of the 25th Infantry Regiment records the sniper team from the 2-130th Infantry Regiment firing during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Arm... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – American and Japanese take a selfie
YAKIMA, Wash. – American and Japanese take a selfie on a recreational day during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force featur... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese soldier shows unit pride
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese soldier shows unit pride by running with a unit flag on a recreational day during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Grou... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – An American Soldier swings at an incoming
YAKIMA, Wash. – An American Soldier swings at an incoming softball on a recreational day during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defen... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Pfc. Kyle Brennan poses with a member
YAKIMA, Wash. – Pfc. Kyle Brennan poses with a member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defe... More
Yakima, WA – A soldier with the 178th Infantry Regiment
Yakima, WA – A soldier with the 178th Infantry Regiment lies in the prone position and fires at a target on the lane for weapons qualification during Rising Thunder 2019 hosted by the 7th Infantry Division at Y... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from the Illinois National
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from the Illinois National Guard stack to prepare to breach a structure during the live fire exercise for Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. A... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A lone Japanese soldier kneels ready
YAKIMA, Wash. – A lone Japanese soldier kneels ready to provide support to his team during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Fo... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment crouch as a 120mm mortar fires during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between th... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers lay in the ready positon during
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers lay in the ready positon during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force featuring units from the 7th I... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese soldier looks towards the
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese soldier looks towards the radio operator for commands during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese radio operator give a hand
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese radio operator give a hand signal to troops stacked up along a building while a safety watches during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Arm... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese soldier dives towards first
YAKIMA, Wash. – A Japanese soldier dives towards first base as the ball is incoming on a recreational day during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan ... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment adjust a 120mm mortar during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Ar... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – The red flag in the background signifies
YAKIMA, Wash. – The red flag in the background signifies that thie 120mm mortar tube will soon send live rounds downrange during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Arm... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – An American Soldier looks out over
YAKIMA, Wash. – An American Soldier looks out over a field during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force featuring units from ... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – 2nd Lt. Andrew Shinsako, platoon leader
YAKIMA, Wash. – 2nd Lt. Andrew Shinsako, platoon leader for Alpha Company, 1st Platoon, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment provides feedback to his troops after a blank fire interation during Rising Thunder... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Regiment
YAKIMA, Wash. – Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Regiment sniper teams receives some pointers from a member of the sniper team from the 2-130th Infantry Regiment during Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder 2019 is ... More
YAKIMA, Wash. – Cpt. Jordan Legris, Delta Co. commander,
YAKIMA, Wash. – Cpt. Jordan Legris, Delta Co. commander, 2 Battalion, 130 Infantry Regiment, briefs members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force prior to the kick-off of the live fire exercise during Risin... More