Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers use cover
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers use cover to throw snowballs during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2016. The snowball game co... More
Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles W. Dyke, commander, US Army Japan, s...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA IX Base: Hokkaido Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (center), director, Army
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (center), director, Army Reserve Engagement Team-Japan, explains the U.S. Army Reserve’s current challenges and future opportunities in the Pacific with his Japan Ground Self-Defense... More
2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe explains his scheme of maneuver
2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe explains his scheme of maneuver to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prior to a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal Feb. 27 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture,... More
Sgt. Samuel D. Lecce, left, and Japan Ground Self-Defense
Sgt. Samuel D. Lecce, left, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Shintaro Chiba present the colors during the opening ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in H... More
An U.S. Army Soldier from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat
An U.S. Army Soldier from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces, 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, Northern Army ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers observe U.S.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers observe U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andreas W. Aasen receive a blood choke from a U.S. Marine during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines practice ground fighting during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S. Marines spent... More
A member of IX Corps, US Army Reserve, explains a maneuver to a member...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA IX Base: Hokkaido Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier conducts
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier conducts urban operations during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnership, solidifie... More
2nd Lt. Matthew G. Goggin points out a potential enemy
2nd Lt. Matthew G. Goggin points out a potential enemy position to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members March 2 during a comprehensive bilateral field training exercise as part of Exercise Forest Light 13-3... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members patrol together March 2 during a comprehensive bilateral field training exercise as part of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Ho... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto Akame demonstrates rifle-bayonet techniques during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers board a CH-47
Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers board a CH-47 Chinook while providing security during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military pa... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and Marines stand at attention March 6 during the closing ceremony for Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. During ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct urban
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct urban operations while approaching an enemy urban area during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengt... More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stand
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The purpose o... More
U.S. Army Col. Frank Clark, left, the deployable assessment
U.S. Army Col. Frank Clark, left, the deployable assessment team leader for U.S. Army Japan, meets with counterparts from the Japan Ground Self Defense Force's Northern Army during the Sapporo Epicenter humanit... More
Corpsmen demonstrate combat lifesaving procedures for
Corpsmen demonstrate combat lifesaving procedures for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members March 6 during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Forest Li... More
U.S. Army Spc. Richard Mackey, a refueler assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Richard Mackey, a refueler assigned to Company E, 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hawaii, and Sgt. Yuta Kurita, a crew chief assigned to the JGSDF 7th Aviation un... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines introduce themselves to one another during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S. Ma... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers use cover to throw snowballs during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2016. For... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members held a cultural
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members held a cultural exchange for Marines and sailors March 8 following the conclusion of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, ... More
A CH-47 Chinook unloads members of the Japan Ground
A CH-47 Chinook unloads members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during air assault training in support of Exercise Orient Shield 2014. This exercise highlights the development and refinement of t... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers retire the colors during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26, 2016. Forest Light, which conc... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Miles Mulholland, a refueler assigned
U.S. Army Cpl. Miles Mulholland, a refueler assigned to Company E, 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hawaii, watches as Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aviation personnel practice... More
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (right), director, Army
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (right), director, Army Reserve Engagement Team-Japan, observes Japan Ground Self-Defense Reserve Component service members from the 18th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, JGSDF North... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Bennie Nunnally (left), senior
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Bennie Nunnally (left), senior enlisted advisor, Army Reserve Engagement Team-Japan, observes Japan Ground Self-Defense Reserve Component service members from the 18th Infantry Regiment, 11t... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss combat lifesaving procedures March 6 during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Forest Light i... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier conducts
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier conducts urban operations during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnership, solidifie... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers sprint forward to capture the flag during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 201... More
A U.S. Marine fires rounds down range during Forest
A U.S. Marine fires rounds down range during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnership, solidifies regional security agreements... More
U.S. Army Spc. Richard Mackey, a refueler assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Richard Mackey, a refueler assigned to Company E, 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hawaii, and Sgt. Yuta Kurita, a crew chief assigned to the JGSDF 7th Aviation un... More
Utah Army National Guard Sgt. Keith Albretsen interprets
Utah Army National Guard Sgt. Keith Albretsen interprets Japanese and English between Maj. James Smith, operations officer for the 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hawaii, and Ma... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Bennie Nunnally (front row, third
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Bennie Nunnally (front row, third from left), senior enlisted advisor, Army Reserve Engagement Team-Japan, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Katsuya Takagi (front row, center), director, ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto Akame demonstrates Judo throwing techniques during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S... More
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (left), director, Army
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (left), director, Army Reserve Engagement Team-Japan, observes Japan Ground Self-Defense Reserve Component service members from the 18th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, JGSDF Northe... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members patrol with
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members patrol with Marines during a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal Feb. 27 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The rehearsal was in preparatio... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Yuto
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Yuto Sato grapples with a U.S. Marine during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S. Marines spe... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Harrison, center, the commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Harrison, center, the commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), speaks with Col. Frank Clark, left, the deployable assessment team chief, during the Sapporo Epicenter human... More
Cpl. Zachary D. Edwards leads a patrol with Marines
Cpl. Zachary D. Edwards leads a patrol with Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal Feb. 27 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Ja... More
Bilateral cold weather training begins
Lt. Col. James A. Ryans expresses his excitement for upcoming bilateral training during the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japa... More
Members of Task Force Lancer and the Japan Ground
Members of Task Force Lancer and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) salute during the closing ceremony of Exercise Orient Shield 2014. This exercise highlights the development and refinement of the JGS... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members salute U.S.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members salute U.S. Marine and JGSDF commanders during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26, 2016. Forest Light, which ... More
Lance Cpl. Masami D. Rouse practices writing shuji,
Lance Cpl. Masami D. Rouse practices writing shuji, or Japanese calligraphy, during a cultural exchange March 8 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, following the conclusion of Exerc... More
The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division
The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces, 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, Northern Army members participate in o... More
A Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers provides
A Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers provides security for a CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnershi... More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Band
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Band stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The exer... More
Marines prepare to fire M240 medium machine guns Feb.
Marines prepare to fire M240 medium machine guns Feb. 28 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, as part of Exercise Forest Light 13-3. Forest Light is a semiannual, bilateral training ... More
A U.S. Marine fires rounds down range atop during Forest
A U.S. Marine fires rounds down range atop during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The U.S. and Japan forces conducted a drill using snow shoes, ski poles and urban... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Naohito Takemata
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Naohito Takemata (left), public affairs officer, JGSDF Northern Army, conducts a tour of one of the JGSDF Northern Army’s military history museums Sept. 10, 2016, in Camp... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Naohide Shio
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Naohide Shio interprets for JGSDF Capt. Tomoyuki Adachi during the command post exercise portion of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area i... More
U.S. Marines provide security for a Japan Ground Self
U.S. Marines provide security for a Japan Ground Self Defense Force CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnersh... More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stand
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stand in formation during the opening ceremony of the Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The exerc... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Mayuko Masuda,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Mayuko Masuda, left, and JGSDF Capt. Tomoyuki Adachi, 2nd from left, discuss a simulated attack plan Feb. 26 during the command post exercise portion of Exercise Forest L... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Lance, a medical evacuation
Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Lance, a medical evacuation and maintenance test Pilot assigned to C Co. 3rd Bn. 25th Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hi, points out terrain features to Spc. Daniel Warren, a... More
Spc. Antonio Araguz, an Automated Logistics Specialist
Spc. Antonio Araguz, an Automated Logistics Specialist assigned to Co. D, 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hi,, Sgt. Steven Svach, an Infantryman assigned to Co. B, 2nd Battalion... More
Col. Louis Zeisman, commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade
Col. Louis Zeisman, commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and Col. Hiroshi Ishida, Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces, 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th... More
Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team,
Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces members participated in a local community engagement project in ... More
The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division
The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces, 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, Northern Army members participate in ... More
A U.S. Soldier and a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense
A U.S. Soldier and a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) present the colors during the closing ceremony of Exercise Orient Shield 14. This exercise highlights the development and refinement of... More
A U.S. Marine provides security and overwatch for Marines
A U.S. Marine provides security and overwatch for Marines conducting urban operations during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The Japan and U.S. forces demonstrated... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Naoki Yamane discusses
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Naoki Yamane discusses future operations of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 with Lt. Col. James A. Ryans Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. ... More
From left, U.S. Army Spcs. Steven Vines and Xavier
From left, U.S. Army Spcs. Steven Vines and Xavier Green remove a portable satellite antenna from a bag during the Sapporo Epicenter humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise held at Camp Sapporo, Ja... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers practice debarking
Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers practice debarking from a CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnershi... More
Pfc. Rayvon O’Neal, a food service specialist assigned
Pfc. Rayvon O’Neal, a food service specialist assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st. Infantry Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. and Pfc. Brianna Broussard from Headquarters Company, 256th Infantry Brigade Comb... More
Utah Army National Guard Sgt. Keith Albretsen interprets
Utah Army National Guard Sgt. Keith Albretsen interprets Japanese and English for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Vincent Weir (left), a Petroleum Systems Section sergeant with the 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regi... More
U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force commanders
U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force commanders address their troops during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26, 2016. Forest Light, which ... More
Sgt. Carl Reynolds of the 78th Signal Battalion sets
Sgt. Carl Reynolds of the 78th Signal Battalion sets up the Army’s secure Internet protocol/non-secure Internet access protocol (SNAP) terminal. SNAP allows unclassified and classified information chat and vide... More
Marines plot points on a map Feb. 26 for a simulated
Marines plot points on a map Feb. 26 for a simulated attack during the command post exercise portion of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Forest Light i... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members fire
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members fire shoulder-launcher, multipurpose assault weapons Feb. 28 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The JGSDF members are with the 11th Infantry... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier provides
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier provides security during urban operations during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The partnered forces shared tactics and ... More
Cpl. Robert D. Wolfla walks with the Marine Corps colors
Cpl. Robert D. Wolfla walks with the Marine Corps colors during the opening ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The exercise will cons... More
Marines fire shoulder-launcher, multipurpose assault
Marines fire shoulder-launcher, multipurpose assault weapons Feb. 28 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, as part of Exercise Forest Light 13-3. Forest Light is a semiannual, bilater... More
Sgt. Travis D. Caron stands in formation during the
Sgt. Travis D. Caron stands in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Members of the 11th Infantry Regiment,... More
A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier
A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier dive to capture the game winning flag during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, ... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members work together to assemble an M41 Saber Improved Target Acquisition System Feb. 28 prior to conducting a live-fire demonstration at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver A... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members demonstrate
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members demonstrate combat lifesaving techniques while one of its members provides security March 6 during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaid... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Lt. Gen. Yukio Masakia
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Lt. Gen. Yukio Masakia gives a speech to troops during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The general toured the area with U.S. Marine ... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers listen to instruction on cold-weather injury prevention taught by members of the JGSDF Feb. 26 after the opening ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at th... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Tatsuya
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Tatsuya Fukase discusses tactics and techniques with 2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe Feb. 27 during a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area ... More
Cpl. Mark A. Trent learns how to play the Koto, a Japanese
Cpl. Mark A. Trent learns how to play the Koto, a Japanese harp, from Izumi Okabe during a cultural exchange March 8 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The cultural exchange took p... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Lance, a medical evacuation
Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Lance, a medical evacuation and maintenance test Pilot assigned to C Co. 3rd Bn. 25th Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hi, teaches Soldiers from the 25th Aviation Regiment map... More
A U.S. Marine provides security for a Japan Ground
A U.S. Marine provides security for a Japan Ground Self Defense Force CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partner... More
Marines and sailors pound rice to make mochi, or rice
Marines and sailors pound rice to make mochi, or rice cakes, during a cultural exchange March 8 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The cultural exchange took place following the co... More
Sgt. Jason May assigned to C Co. 1st Battalion, 17th
Sgt. Jason May assigned to C Co. 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces Sgt. Maj. Mikie Kudou, NCO Association Chairman and the project coord... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct urban
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct urban operations while preparing to breach a house during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengthens... More
U.S. Army Spc. Richard Mackey, a refueler assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Richard Mackey, a refueler assigned to Company E, 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regiment from Wheeler Field, Hawaii, and Sgt. Yuta Kurita, a crew chief assigned to the JGSDF 7th Aviation un... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members show Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members show Marines how to fall properly during ski training March 5 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The training was a part of Exercise Forest ... More
Lt. Col. James A. Ryans speaks to Japan Ground Self-Defense
Lt. Col. James A. Ryans speaks to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and Marines March 6 during the closing ceremony for Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture,... More
U.S. Marines practice debarking from a Japan Ground
U.S. Marines practice debarking from a Japan Ground Self Defense Force CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The two forces demonstrated each other’s... More
After disembarking, Sgt. Samuel D. Lecce runs to coordinate
After disembarking, Sgt. Samuel D. Lecce runs to coordinate his unit’s dispersion during a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal Feb. 27 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Lecce is ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members patrol prior
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members patrol prior to a demonstration of combat lifesaving capabilities March 6 during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japa... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Vincent Weir (left), a Petroleum
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Vincent Weir (left), a Petroleum Systems Section sergeant, and Staff Sgt. Rafael Nunez, a Petroleum Systems Section noncommissioned officer in charge, with the 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Av... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members present the colors during the opening ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The exer... More
Members of the U.S. Army Japan’s Deployable Assessment
Members of the U.S. Army Japan’s Deployable Assessment Team, conduct operations during Exercise Sapporo Epicenter, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at Camp Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 2... More
Kikou Daiko, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force drum
Kikou Daiko, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force drum team, plays for Marines and sailors during a cultural exchange March 8 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, following the conclu... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Richard L Simcock gives a speech
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Richard L Simcock gives a speech to troops during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The general toured the area with Japan Ground Self-Defense F... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Lt. Col. Noritaka Ito,
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Lt. Col. Noritaka Ito, left, a liaison officer assigned to U.S. Army Japan, looks over notes translated by interpreter Mayuko Omoto during the Sapporo Epicenter humanitarian assi... More
Pfc. Brianna Broussard from Headquarters Company, 256th
Pfc. Brianna Broussard from Headquarters Company, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Louisiana Army National Guard, Plaquemine, La., prepares food for over 700 U.S. Army Soldiers here, Oct. 19. The food servi... More