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    Red Bulls participate in Yama Sakura exercise in Japan [Image 3 of 4]

    Red Bulls participate in Yama Sakura exercise in Japan

    OSAKA, AICHI, JAPAN

    01.23.2012

    Photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Ewer 

    Minnesota National Guard

    One hundred 34th Red Bull Infantry Division soldiers participated in Yama Sakura 61 at Camp Itami in Osaka, Japan, Jan. 23 to Feb. 5, 2012. Yama Sakura is an annual, bilateral exercise with the Japan Self Defense Force and the U.S. military. Yama Sakura 61 is a U.S. Army simulation-driven joint-bilateral command post exercise. This is the 30th iteration of the Japan-based exercise series which is designed to enhance U.S. and Japan combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstration U.S. resolve to support the security interests of friends and allies in the region. Experiencing Japanese culture firsthand is a popular method to build relationships during Yama Sakura. On-base cultural activities include learning Japanese calligraphy, drum demonstrations and ceramics painting. Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Knoblach, of Hastings, Minn., demonstrated his calligraphy skills.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 01.23.2012
    Date Posted: 01.28.2012 03:25
    Photo ID: 515572
    VIRIN: 120123-A-OX951-018
    Resolution: 2136x3216
    Size: 3.47 MB
    Location: OSAKA, AICHI, JP

    Web Views: 30
    Downloads: 1

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