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    HIJUDAI MANEUVER AREA. OITA, JAPAN – U.S. Marines with 12th MLR participate in Opening Ceremony during exercise Resolute Dragon 26 [Image 3 of 6]

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    A formal military ceremony for the joint US-Japan exercise 'Resolute Dragon 2026' is taking place outdoors on a paved surface surrounded by green terrain. Two military personnel — one in US Marine Corps digital camouflage and one in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force uniform — stand at microphones behind a podium banner. A third soldier stands at attention to the right holding a white flag.

    HIJUDAI MANEUVER AREA, JAPAN

    06.17.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Camila Garibay 

    3d Marine Division     

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Matthew Kendrick, left, commanding officer of 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and Lt Gen. Norimichi Shirakawa, right, commander of troops, 8th Division, Western Army, provide remarks to Marines, Sailors and Japanese Self-Defense Forces during the opening ceremony of Resolute Dragon 26 at Japan Self-Defense Force Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, June 19, 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 Forces and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. Kendrick is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Camila Garibay)

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    Date Taken: 06.17.2026
    Date Posted: 06.21.2026 04:08
    Photo ID: 9763795
    VIRIN: 260619-M-JG313-1037
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 9.65 MB
    Location: HIJUDAI MANEUVER AREA, JP
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    A formation of U.S. Marines in digital woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are standing at attention and saluting in heavy rain. The image captures a formal military ceremony or drill conducted outdoors despite adverse weather conditions. The depth of field emphasizes the foreground Marine while rows of fellow Marines extend into the background.
    A joint military ceremony between U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel, identified as 'Resolute Dragon 2026' based on the podium signage. Two officers stand at a podium with microphones, one reading from a document, flanked by the Japanese national flag (Hinomaru) and a JGSDF unit flag. The event appears to be taking place outdoors in rainy conditions.
    A formal military ceremony for the joint US-Japan exercise 'Resolute Dragon 2026' is taking place outdoors on a paved surface surrounded by green terrain. Two military personnel — one in US Marine Corps digital camouflage and one in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force uniform — stand at microphones behind a podium banner. A third soldier stands at attention to the right holding a white flag.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors in rainy conditions, featuring personnel from what appears to be both U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers. Two officers stand at a podium on an elevated white platform, with one appearing to address the assembled formation. A flag bearer holds a white and gold flag, and an American flag is partially visible among the color guard.
    Two military officers in different camouflage uniforms stand at attention behind microphones in a misty, outdoor setting. The officer on the left wears US Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage, while the officer on the right wears a different pattern consistent with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage. The setting and dual-nation uniforms suggest a joint military ceremony or press event.
    A joint military ceremony is taking place outdoors, featuring U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force personnel at a podium. The event is identified as 'Resolute Dragon 2026,' a bilateral training exercise between U.S. Marines and Japanese forces. Two officers stand at microphones on a raised platform while flag bearers hold the Japanese national flag and a unit colors flag in the background.

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