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    Northern Viper

    Northern Viper    

    U.S. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force will join their Japan Ground Self-Defense Force counterparts during the bilateral-training field exercise, Northern Viper, at Hokudaienn and Yausubetsu Training Areas in the Hokkaido Prefecture of Japan.

    The purpose of Northern Viper is to conduct a bilateral, combined arms exercise and live fire training in conjunction with ground and aviation units by utilizing the favorable training areas of Hokkaido. During this iteration, the combined... read more

    27 Featured Videos

    NV20 Mortar Broll

    NV20 Mortar Broll
    02.06.20 | Sgt Brandon Salas | 3MD
    U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, fire an M252 81mm Mortar during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area,...
    Heliborne Insert

    Heliborne Insert
    02.05.20 | Cpl Dylan Hess | 3MD
    U.S. Marines and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a Heliborne insert at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 5,...
    NV20 HIMARS and Arty Live fire

    NV20 HIMARS and Arty Live fire
    02.05.20 | Sgt Brandon Salas | 3MD
    U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire an M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and the M777 Howitzer during exercise...
    The Osprey have Landed

    The Osprey have Landed
    02.04.20 | Cpl Dylan Hess | 3MD
    MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, arrive at Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 4, 2020. The...
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    After Action at Northern Viper 2020

    After Action at Northern Viper 2020
    02.08.20 | Cameron Parks | 3MD
    U.S. Marines and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stand in formation for a photo at the Northern Viper 2020 after an in depth review...
    After Action at Northern Viper 2020

    After Action at Northern Viper 2020
    02.08.20 | Cameron Parks | 3MD
    U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Kose, the commanding general for 5th...
    Closing Ceremony Northern Viper 2020

    Closing Ceremony Northern Viper 2020
    02.08.20 | Sgt Jackson Dukes | 3MD
    U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and members of the 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, exchange gifts after the...
    Closing Ceremony Northern Viper 2020

    Closing Ceremony Northern Viper 2020
    02.08.20 | Sgt Jackson Dukes | 3MD
    U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and members of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground self-Defense Force, exchange gifts after the...
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    5 Featured Stories

    Cold Training, Warm Farewell

    Cold Training, Warm Farewell
    02.08.20 | CPT Brett Vannier | 3MD
    HOKKAIDO, Japan – U.S. Marines from across III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, say...

    Wintry Logistics | U.S. Marines and...
    02.08.20 | LCpl Courtney Robertson | 3MLG
    YAUSUBETSU TRAINING AREA, HOKKAIDO, Japan -- A brisk burst of cold wind carried falling snow onto the skin of hundreds of Marines. The sting of the touch forced a Marine to mask his chilled nose. Far from the usual, he inspected the white blanket covering the ground on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan. The Marines participated in a regularly scheduled training exercise designed to improve the U.S. and Japan alliance by allowing...
    Northern Viper 2020 Dive Fire

    Northern Viper 2020 Dive Fire
    01.30.20 | Sgt Jackson Dukes | 3MD
    U.S. Marines and Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct dive fire training during Northern Viper in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan....
    Any Clime, Any Place

    Any Clime, Any Place
    01.28.20 | CPT Brett Vannier | 3MD
    U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, train...
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