Always Ready: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, US Forces sharpen base defense skills during Guard and Protect observation and exchange event [Image 6 of 16]

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

10.06.2016

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Dugan 

Marine Corps Installations Pacific

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force set up tents during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The event allowed U.S. and JGSDF service members to observe each other’s operation procedures in order to sharpen their defense skill sets and strengthen their bilateral relationship. The observation and exchange included troop movement, escalation of force, and vehicle search and seizure.

• Date Taken: 10.06.2016
• Date Posted: 10.12.2016 19:21
• Photo ID: 2914251
• VIRIN: 161006-M-TA471-117
• Resolution: 5342x3561
• Size: 4.66 MB
• Location: CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP