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

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

10.07.2016

Photo by Cpl. Douglas Simons 

Marine Corps Installations Pacific

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members and U.S. Marines introduce themselves during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event Oct. 7 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The event was a three-day training evolution that allowed U.S. service members and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members to observe each other’s tactical procedures and operations while building the bilateral relationship between U.S. service members and its host nation. The exchange included reinforcing troop movement, vehicle inspections, and the escalation of force.

• Date Taken: 10.07.2016
• Date Posted: 10.12.2016 19:19
• Photo ID: 2914279
• VIRIN: 161007-M-TA471-404
• Resolution: 5590x3726
• Size: 4.25 MB
• Location: CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP