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    Forces execute live-fire training during Forest Light [Image 2 of 7]

    Forces execute live-fire training during Forest Light

    HOKKAIDO-DAI MANEUVER AREA, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

    02.28.2013

    Photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Youhei Miyakoshi watches as Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Rajt assembles an M41 Saber Improved Target Acquisition System Feb. 28 prior to a live-fire demonstration at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The live-fire was conducted as part of the exercise Forest Light 13-3, a semiannual, bilateral training exercise that enhances the partnership between the U.S. and Japan, increases interoperability of forces, and improves individual and unit-level skills. Youhei is a machine gunner with the 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Armored Division, Northern Army, JGSDF. Rajt is an anti-tank guided missileman with Company I (Reinforced), 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

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    Date Taken: 02.28.2013
    Date Posted: 03.18.2013 03:03
    Photo ID: 888818
    VIRIN: 130228-M-FD301-045
    Resolution: 3861x2574
    Size: 442.1 KB
    Location: HOKKAIDO-DAI MANEUVER AREA, HOKKAIDO, JP

    Web Views: 50
    Downloads: 6

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