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    JGSDF, U.S. Marines conduct integrated patrols during Forest Light 21 [Image 1 of 11]

    JGSDF, U.S. Marines conduct integrated patrols during Forest Light 21

    NIIGATA, JAPAN

    12.09.2020

    Photo by Capt. Nicholas Royer 

    3rd Marine Division     

    U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force infantrymen from the 30th Infantry Regiment set out for patrol training as part of exercise Forest Light. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that strengthens the interoperability and readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to deter aggression and defeat any threat. This iteration is focused on seizing and defending key maritime terrain as an integrated force in support of naval operations in the defense of Japan. 3/8 is forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Nicholas Royer)

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    Date Taken: 12.09.2020
    Date Posted: 12.09.2020 21:52
    Photo ID: 6449092
    VIRIN: 201209-M-BP348-2002
    Resolution: 6022x2472
    Size: 4.63 MB
    Location: NIIGATA, JP

    Web Views: 80
    Downloads: 22

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