US, Japan service members simulate defense of Japan during Yama Sakura 71 [Image 567 of 633]

OKINAWA, JAPAN

12.07.2016

Photo by Sgt. Carl King 

U.S. Navy           

Service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force present salutes during the playing of the U.S. and Japanese national anthems during the opening ceremony of the Yama Sakura 71 exercise Dec. 7, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. YS 71 is an annual, bilateral exercise with the JGSDF and the U.S. military. 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 security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Carl King/. Released)

• Date Taken: 12.07.2016
• Date Posted: 12.13.2016 01:23
• Photo ID: 3054944
• VIRIN: 161207-M-MO883-143
• Resolution: 1431x954
• Size: 263.04 KB
• Location: OKINAWA, JP