On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Army Reserve Affairs Directorate (USARJ) hosted the 11th iteration of the Triannual Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SME-E) and Key Leader Engagement (KLE) with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Reserve Linguist Candidates. This event, one day out of a 10-day training program, marked a pivotal moment for the linguist candidates as they transitioned from civilians to JGSDF soldiers, ready to serve their nation and contribute to multinational operations.
| Date Taken: | 01.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.03.2026 22:26 |
| Photo ID: | 9547723 |
| VIRIN: | 260129-O-NR814-1117 |
| Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
| Size: | 876.29 KB |
| Location: | KANAGAWA, JP |
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