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    U.S., Japanese and Australian Forces Attend Yama Sakura Friendship Event [Image 1 of 3]

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    A U.S. Army Major (identified by gold oak leaf insignia) named 'Moon' is smiling and examining a small object in his hands while in what appears to be an indoor facility. He is wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with U.S. Army tape, a name tape reading 'MOON', parachutist badge, and a unit patch on his left shoulder. Other personnel in what appear to be Japanese Self-Defense Force uniforms are visible in the background.

    CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

    08.30.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Keyra Moolenaar 

    U.S. Army Japan

    A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 11th Airborne Division participates in a cultural exchange with a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Japan, Aug. 30, 2026, ahead of Exercise Yama Sakura 91. U.S., Japanese and Australian service members participated in pre-exercise engagements to strengthen relationships and build the familiarity needed to operate together during the trilateral exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Keyra Moolenaar)

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    Date Taken: 08.30.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 21:06
    Photo ID: 9902480
    VIRIN: 240101-Z-PI848-6149
    Resolution: 1843x3226
    Size: 772.37 KB
    Location: CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JP
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    A U.S. Army Major (identified by gold oak leaf insignia) named 'Moon' is smiling and examining a small object in his hands while in what appears to be an indoor facility. He is wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with U.S. Army tape, a name tape reading 'MOON', parachutist badge, and a unit patch on his left shoulder. Other personnel in what appear to be Japanese Self-Defense Force uniforms are visible in the background.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms pose together smiling inside what appears to be a Japanese facility or store, indicated by Japanese signage in the background. Two of the soldiers are holding kendama (traditional Japanese cup-and-ball toys), suggesting a cultural exchange or leisure activity. Name tapes visible on the uniforms read HART, RENFRO, BREGGINS, and RICE.
    Two Australian Army soldiers in MultiCam camouflage uniforms are seated at a white table, enjoying ice cream treats in what appears to be a retail or convenience store setting. The soldier in the foreground, identified by his name tape as 'WALKER,' is smiling broadly while holding a pink/red popsicle, with a bag of Japanese ice cream treats on the table. The second soldier in the background is eating a waffle cone ice cream.

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