Orient Shield 2017 Opening Ceremony [Image 5 of 5]

JAPAN

09.11.2017

Courtesy Photo

Joint Planning Support Element - Public Affairs

170911-N-BG828-053 CAMP SHIN YOKOTSUKA JAPAN (Sept. 11, 2017)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) participate in the Orient Shield 2017 opening ceremony at Camp Shin Yokotsuka, Sept. 11, 2017. Orient Shield is an annual, bilateral Brigade/Regimental tactical field training exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the U.S. Army. The exercise is designed to enhance U.S. and Japan combat readiness and interoperability at the tactical level while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of friends and allies in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Fernando Badley/Released).

• Date Taken: 09.11.2017
• Date Posted: 09.12.2017 07:03
• Photo ID: 3758102
• VIRIN: 170911-N-BG828-0053
• Resolution: 5760x3840
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• Location: JP