Marines, Fuji-area leaders meet before training [Image 2 of 6]

FUJIYOSHIDA CITY, SHIZUOKA, JAPAN

11.09.2012

Photo by Pfc. Brandon Suhr 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Lt. Col. Jason Brown, center, meets with members of the Onshirin Regional Public Organization in Fujiyoshida City Nov. 9. During the visit Brown and Kozo Sato discussed how the different climate and terrain offers unique training challenges. “Even though our trees have autumn leaves, it still gets very cold during the nights," said Sato. "We would like for you not to catch ill during your training.” The meeting also gave Brown the opportunity to inform the local mayor about training details and his intent for Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-3. The organization manages the land rights at the northern base of Mount Fuji. Brown is the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Sato is the organization's director.

• Date Taken: 11.09.2012
• Date Posted: 11.15.2012 00:59
• Photo ID: 782709
• VIRIN: 121109-M-UU132-005
• Resolution: 1024x683
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• Location: FUJIYOSHIDA CITY, SHIZUOKA, JP