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    Bilateral training commences with Forest Light [Image 1 of 6]

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    Three U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand on a stage at Camp Beppu, Japan, during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or award presentation. A banner behind them reads 'Welcome to Camp Beppu' and references the 3rd Combat Assault Battalion and the 4th Infantry Regiment, with both American and Japanese flags displayed. A traditional Japanese sake barrel (kagami-biraki) is visible on the left side of the stage.

    OITA, JAPAN

    08.19.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Christensen 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Lt. Col. Terry M. Paustenbaugh, left, gives a speech to Marines, sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members as Cpl. Aaron S. Kang and Lance Cpl. Ziyi Guo translate in Japanese during the welcome party at Camp Beppu, Japan Aug. 19. The social engagement precedes the commencement of Exercise Forest Light. Forest Light is a semiannual bilateral training exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force designed to enhance military partnership, strengthen regional security agreements and improve individual and unit-level skills in a bilateral environment. Paustenbaugh is the Commanding Officer for Combat Assault Battalion and Kang and Guo are interpreters with the battalion. The Marines and sailors are with Combat Assault Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Both are with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines, is deployed to Okinawa under the unit deployment program.

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    Date Taken: 08.19.2012
    Date Posted: 08.30.2012 03:28
    Photo ID: 654747
    VIRIN: 120819-M-PH080-001
    Resolution: 4368x2912
    Size: 4.31 MB
    Location: OITA, JP
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    Three U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand on a stage at Camp Beppu, Japan, during what appears to be a formal military ceremony or award presentation. A banner behind them reads 'Welcome to Camp Beppu' and references the 3rd Combat Assault Battalion and the 4th Infantry Regiment, with both American and Japanese flags displayed. A traditional Japanese sake barrel (kagami-biraki) is visible on the left side of the stage.
    Military personnel from two different armed forces — appearing to be U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers in woodland camouflage — are gathered around a food table in what appears to be a dining facility or mess hall. The setting suggests a joint military exercise or cultural exchange event, with Japanese food items visible on the table. Japanese text is visible on signage in the background, indicating the location is likely in Japan.
    A Japanese taiko drumming performance is taking place before a large audience of U.S. military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms. A woman in a red and black traditional performance outfit kneels while playing a drum, accompanied by a young child also participating in the performance. The military audience watches attentively, with several members photographing and recording the event.
    A military training exercise is underway on a gravel surface, with two soldiers in green camouflage uniforms performing a casualty extraction or buddy-aid drill. One soldier is providing cover with a rifle while assisting a downed comrade. A group of observers in tan/desert camouflage uniforms watches from behind a yellow safety cordon in the background.
    Military personnel from two different armed forces are engaged in a handshaking ceremony around a table with a decorative food platter. The group includes soldiers wearing Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force camouflage uniforms and U.S. Marines in MARPAT desert camouflage, suggesting a joint military exercise or bilateral event. The atmosphere appears celebratory and cordial, with visible smiling among participants.
    A taiko drumming performance is taking place inside what appears to be a military dining facility at Camp Beppu. Performers dressed in red and black traditional attire are playing various sizes of taiko drums for an audience of military personnel in camouflage uniforms. A banner reading 'Welcome to Camp Beppu' and an American flag are visible in the background, suggesting a cultural exchange or ceremonial event.

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