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    US, Japanese and Australian Forces Host Press Conference for Exercise Yama Sakura 91 [Image 1 of 7]

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    A military officer in Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform stands at a podium bearing the 'Ground Component Command' insignia. He appears to be delivering a speech or reading remarks at a formal military ceremony. A U.S. flag and a partially visible U.S. Army soldier are present in the background, indicating a joint bilateral military event.

    JAPAN

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christian Kibler 

    U.S. Army Japan

    CAMP ASAKA, JAPAN - Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Lt. Gen. Makoto Endo, commanding general of Japanese Ground Component Command, delivers remarks at the press conference for the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 91, Sept. 2, 2026. YS 91 is an annual multilateral CPX hosted by JGSDF and conducted in multiple locations throughout Japan. YS 91 is designed to enhance U.S., Japan and multinational partner combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening multinational relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of friends and allies in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Kibler)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 02:03
    Photo ID: 9908293
    VIRIN: 260902-N-CK999-2394
    Resolution: 5268x7902
    Size: 9.28 MB
    Location: JP
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    A military officer in Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform stands at a podium bearing the 'Ground Component Command' insignia. He appears to be delivering a speech or reading remarks at a formal military ceremony. A U.S. flag and a partially visible U.S. Army soldier are present in the background, indicating a joint bilateral military event.
    A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) officer in camouflage uniform is speaking at a podium with a microphone. The setting appears to be an official military ceremony or briefing, flanked by both the Japanese and American flags, suggesting a bilateral military event. The officer's name tag reads 'M. ENDO' and insignia indicates a senior rank.
    A military press conference designated 'YS-91' is being held at Camp Asaka, Japan, featuring three military officers from different nations standing at podiums. The event appears to be a joint multinational military exercise briefing, with flags from Australia, Japan, and the United States displayed prominently in the background. A central officer, appearing to be from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, is speaking at the middle podium.
    A U.S. Army Lieutenant General named McFarlane is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He is wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform with three-star rank insignia visible on his chest. An American flag is displayed behind him to the left.
    A U.S. Army lieutenant general named McFarlane is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He is wearing an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with visible name tape, U.S. Army tape, a Ranger tab, and three-star rank insignia. An American flag is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army Lieutenant General named McFarlane is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He is wearing an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with three-star rank insignia visible on his chest. A U.S. flag is partially visible in the background to his left.
    An Australian Army officer named Collingburn is speaking at a podium during an official military ceremony or briefing. He is wearing Australian Multicam Camouflage (AUSCAM/Multicam) uniform with rank insignia visible on his chest. The setting appears to be an indoor venue with a red-carpeted staircase and the Australian national flag displayed behind him.

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