Japanese Ground Defense Force soldiers salute during the opening ceremonies for North Wind 26 on Camp Makomanai, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U. S. Army photo by Sgt. John Russell)
| Date Taken: | 01.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.24.2026 00:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9489199 |
| VIRIN: | 260122-A-DR075-9117 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 11.89 MB |
| Location: | HOKKAIDO, JP |
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