Col. Tadisha Tanida, Left, discusses plans with Lt.
Col. Tadisha Tanida, Left, discusses plans with Lt. Col. Eric Reid during a meeting between commanders before the commencement of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. The two met to... More
Cpl. Brandon Crain yells fire to Lance Cpl. Clayton
Cpl. Brandon Crain yells fire to Lance Cpl. Clayton Baker while demonstrating the capabilities of the shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon to the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during Forest Light ... More
Lt. Col. Eric Reid, left, shows Masashi Kumagai the
Lt. Col. Eric Reid, left, shows Masashi Kumagai the plans to keep the training plans for Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. This meeting was designed to proactively address the co... More
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Tadisha Tanida,
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Tadisha Tanida, middle right, and U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Eric Reid look at targets while Marines fire the shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon during Forest Light ... More
Col. Tadisha Tanida, Left, poses for a picture with
Col. Tadisha Tanida, Left, poses for a picture with Lt. Col. Eric Reid during a meeting between commanders before Forest Light 16-1 begins at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. The two met to talk abo... More
Sgt. Sugimoto Yoshitaka, front, preps the Type 01 LMAT
Sgt. Sugimoto Yoshitaka, front, preps the Type 01 LMAT Anti-Tank Missile System while Sgt. 1st Class Haya Yoshihiro watches to ensure proper preparation of the missile during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Ta... More
Masashi Kumagai, middle left, discusses safety with
Masashi Kumagai, middle left, discusses safety with Lt. Col. Eric Reid before Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. Reid reassured Kumagai that 1st battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment is ... More
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense members
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense members play Hacky Sack after the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 6, 2015. Forest Light will take place Sept. 7-18 with... More
Capt. Chase Bradford and Japanese Ground Self-Defense
Capt. Chase Bradford and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss safety plans for live fire ranges before Forest Light 16-1 begins at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. The JGSDF and U.S. ... More
Sgt. Sugimoto Yoshitaka, fires the Type 01 LMAT Anti-Tank
Sgt. Sugimoto Yoshitaka, fires the Type 01 LMAT Anti-Tank Missile System during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 7, 2015. The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines shared k... More
Lt. Col. Eric Reid, left, speaks to the Japanese Ground
Lt. Col. Eric Reid, left, speaks to the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force and U.S. Marines during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 6, 2015. Forest Light will tak... More
Sgt. Sugimoto Yoshitaka fires the Type 01 LMAT Anti-Tank
Sgt. Sugimoto Yoshitaka fires the Type 01 LMAT Anti-Tank Missile System during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 7, 2015. The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines shared kn... More
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force members salute as each nations’ national anthem plays marking the beginning of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 6, 2015. Forest Light ... More
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force members stand in formation for the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 6, 2015. Forest Light will take place Sept. 7-... More
Sgt. Andrew Mattison, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry
Sgt. Andrew Mattison, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Division explains how to operate the optical scope on the M240L machine gun to Sgt. 1st Class Mazsuzki Hiroaki, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on Sept. 12, 20... More
Capt. Chase Bradford and Japanese Ground Self-Defense
Capt. Chase Bradford and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss safety plans for live fire ranges before Forest Light 16-1 begins at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. The JGSDF and U.S. ... More
Lt. Col. Eric Reid, left, shows Masashi Kumagai the
Lt. Col. Eric Reid, left, shows Masashi Kumagai the plans to keep the training plans for Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. This meeting was designed to proactively address the co... More