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    Soldiers Spar in Kumamoto [Image 4 of 8]

    Soldiers Spar in Kumamoto

    JAPAN

    12.09.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Francis Horton 

    U.S. Army Japan

    CAMP KENGUN, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan – U.S. service members spar together during Kendo training after receiving instructions from a local Japanese trainer. The soldiers attended Kendo training at the Kumamoto city police station to foster good relations between the U.S. military and the Japanese people during Yama Sakura 71. Exercise Yama Sakura 71 is an annual command post exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and the JGSDF at Camp Kengun from Dec. 1-13. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance U.S. and Japan’s combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. During the exercise, U.S. military members and JGSDF members exchange ideas, tactic, techniques, military experiences, and culture. Yama Sakura strengthens military operations, trust and friendship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Francis Horton)

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    Date Taken: 12.09.2016
    Date Posted: 12.12.2016 01:34
    Photo ID: 3050885
    VIRIN: 161209-A-AJ827-004
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 381.77 KB
    Location: JP

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