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    U.S. Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force conduct opening ceremony for Resolute Dragon 26 [Image 1 of 6]

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    Two military officers — one in U.S. Marine Corps camouflage uniform and one in Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform — are saluting at podiums during the opening ceremony of 'Resolute Dragon 26,' a JGSDF and USMC bilateral exercise held on June 20, 2026. The left podium bears the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) insignia, while the right podium displays a JGSDF unit emblem. The ceremony is marked by banners in both English and Japanese, with U.S. and Japanese flags visible in the background.

    CAMP KENGUN, KUMAMOTO, JAPAN

    06.20.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Cox 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ryan M. Hoyle, deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, left, and Japan Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi, commanding general of Western Army, renders a salute at the podiums during the opening ceremony of exercise Resolute Dragon 26 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan, June 20, 2026. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicholas A. Cox)

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    Date Taken: 06.20.2026
    Date Posted: 06.20.2026 03:03
    Photo ID: 9762873
    VIRIN: 260620-M-RB314-1034
    Resolution: 4302x2415
    Size: 2.05 MB
    Location: CAMP KENGUN, KUMAMOTO, JP
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    Two military officers — one in U.S. Marine Corps camouflage uniform and one in Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform — are saluting at podiums during the opening ceremony of 'Resolute Dragon 26,' a JGSDF and USMC bilateral exercise held on June 20, 2026. The left podium bears the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) insignia, while the right podium displays a JGSDF unit emblem. The ceremony is marked by banners in both English and Japanese, with U.S. and Japanese flags visible in the background.
    This image depicts the Opening Ceremony of 'Resolute Dragon 26,' a bilateral military exercise between the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), held on June 20, 2026. Two military officers — one in USMC digital camouflage and one in JGSDF camouflage — stand at separate podiums bearing their respective unit insignia. The banner overhead displays both English and Japanese text, along with the flags of the United States and Japan.
    This image depicts the Opening Ceremony of 'Resolute Dragon 26,' a bilateral military exercise between the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), held on June 20, 2026. Military personnel from both nations are standing at attention on a ceremonial stage with dual podiums bearing unit insignia. Flags of both the United States and Japan are prominently displayed alongside a Marine Corps flag.
    This image depicts the Opening Ceremony of 'Resolute Dragon 26,' a bilateral military exercise between the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), held on June 20, 2026. Two senior officers — one in USMC digital camouflage and one in JGSDF camouflage — stand at podiums bearing their respective unit insignia. Attendees in the foreground are bowing, consistent with Japanese military ceremonial protocol.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer, identifiable by two stars on his collar indicating the rank of Major General, stands at a podium bearing the III MEF (III Marine Expeditionary Force) insignia and delivers remarks. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or briefing, with personnel in different camouflage uniforms visible in the foreground, suggesting a joint or multinational military event.
    Two military officers — one in U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) digital camouflage and one in Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) woodland camouflage — shake hands at the opening ceremony of 'Resolute Dragon 26,' a bilateral exercise held on June 20, 2026. The banner behind them displays both American and Japanese flags along with the exercise name and date in English and Japanese. The setting appears to be an official ceremony room with podiums and microphones.

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