Yama Sakura 71: US Marines, Sailors plan with Japan Ground Self Defense Force [Image 2 of 3]

CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

11.30.2016

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jonathan M. Stofka speaks to U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Pat Griffin at Camp
Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 30, 2016, during a rehearsal for Yama Sakura 71, an upcoming joint, bilateral command post exercise between the U.S. and Japan. During YS 71, U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s Western Army will focus their efforts on bilateral planning, coordination, and interoperability to support the U.S.-Japan security alliance for continued peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Stofka is the air officer for 3d MEB, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force. Griffin is the operational support officer for Combined Task Force 76. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence / Released)

• Date Taken: 11.30.2016
• Date Posted: 12.02.2016 18:49
• Photo ID: 3025453
• VIRIN: 161130-M-UK649-010
• Resolution: 2035x1524
• Size: 779.91 KB
• Location: CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JP