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    Distinguished Visitors Tour Camp Kengun | Yama Sakura 91 [Image 9 of 10]

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    The image shows a group of military personnel in what appears to be an indoor briefing or meeting environment. The central figure is wearing Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform with a name tape reading 'ARAI' and rank insignia visible. Personnel from what appears to be both JGSDF and U.S. Marine Corps are present, suggesting a joint military exercise or coordination event.

    CAMP KENGUN, KUMAMOTO, JAPAN

    09.05.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Ricker 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Japan Gound Self-Defense Force Gen. Masayoshi Arai, Chief of Staff for the JGSDF, discusses bilateral operational capabilities during Exercise Yama Sakura 91 at JGSDF Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan, Sept. 6, 2026. As a part of U.S. Army Pacific Operation Pathways, Yama Sakura 91 is the largest and most complex forward U.S. Army, Marine Corps. Australian and Japan Command Post exercise to date. Participants from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force train together with Soldiers of the U.S. Army I Corps, 11th Airborne Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Army Japan, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard in a Joint environment. The goal of the exercise is to strengthen multi-domain and cross-domain interoperability and readiness between the U.S.-Japan alliance to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jackson Ricker) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

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    Date Taken: 09.05.2026
    Date Posted: 09.07.2026 02:12
    Photo ID: 9917068
    VIRIN: 260906-M-BH827-1382
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 3.45 MB
    Location: CAMP KENGUN, KUMAMOTO, JP

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