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    Yama Sakura 73 opening ceremony [Image 3 of 7]

    Yama Sakura 73 opening ceremony

    CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    12.05.2017

    Photo by Cpl. Christian Lopez 

    3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade   

    Brigadier General Christopher A. McPhillips, Commanding General 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks at the Yama Sakura 73 opening ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, December 5, 2017. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance U.S. and Japanese 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-Pacific region. 3D MEB and JGSDF participation in YS 73 in Okinawa is in support of the U.S. Army Pacific and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force North Eastern Army main effort at Camp Sendai, Sendai, Japan. During the exercise, U.S. military members and JGSDF members exchange ideas, tactics, techniques, military experiences and culture.

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    Date Taken: 12.05.2017
    Date Posted: 12.18.2017 03:59
    Photo ID: 4007449
    VIRIN: 171205-M-YY148-103
    Resolution: 4528x3477
    Size: 2.48 MB
    Location: CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JP

    Web Views: 18
    Downloads: 5

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