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    Japan, US begin command post exercise during Forest Light 13-3 [Image 4 of 4]

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    A formal military meeting or briefing is taking place between personnel wearing two distinct camouflage uniforms — one group in a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force pattern and another in what appears to be U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage. Two individuals are seated across from each other at a wooden table in what appears to be an official discussion, while observers and photographers document the event in the background. Documents and a laptop are visible on the table, suggesting a structured bilateral military engagement.

    HOKKAIDO-DAI MANEUVER AREA, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

    02.26.2013

    Photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Naoki Yamane discusses future operations of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 with Lt. Col. James A. Ryans Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual training evolution that enhances the readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF and is in accordance with the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. Ryans is the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, which is assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. Yamane is the commander of the 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Armored Division, Northern Army, JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Ronald K. Peacock/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.26.2013
    Date Posted: 03.01.2013 02:03
    Photo ID: 876911
    VIRIN: 130226-M-FD301-028
    Resolution: 3861x1556
    Size: 596.14 KB
    Location: HOKKAIDO-DAI MANEUVER AREA, HOKKAIDO, JP

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