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    Sky-high security: JGSDF showcases latest air-defense systems with U.S. forces [Image 4 of 4]

    Sky-high security: JGSDF showcases latest air-defense systems with U.S. forces

    FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    04.15.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Natalie Rostran 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hidetoshi Fujita, center, holds a FIM-92 Stinger missile launcher alongside Marines with the Low Altitude Air Defense detachment, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, during a bilateral air-defense system exhibition April 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The demonstration was part of an overarching exhibition highlighting the air-defense capabilities of the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment. The systems included a Type 03 middle-range surface-to-air missile and Type 11 short-range SAM. Fujita is the commander of the 15th AAR, 15th Brigade, Western Army, JGSDF. The Marines are with MACS-4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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    Date Taken: 04.15.2014
    Date Posted: 04.22.2014 04:18
    Photo ID: 1263388
    VIRIN: 140415-M-ZH183-029
    Resolution: 1837x1333
    Size: 458.03 KB
    Location: FUTENMA, OKINAWA, JP

    Web Views: 84
    Downloads: 9

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