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    U.S., Japanese, and Australian Forces host closing ceremony for Yama Sakura 91 [Image 3 of 15]

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    A military ceremony or greeting event is taking place indoors, where a soldier in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform is shaking hands with Australian Army soldiers wearing distinctive wide-brimmed slouch hats and MultiCam uniforms with Australian flag patches. The scene appears to be a formal bilateral military engagement, likely during a joint exercise or official visit. The setting is a large indoor gymnasium or assembly hall with a wooden floor.

    JAPAN

    09.09.2026

    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, Japanese Ground Component Command, center left, awards command challenge coins to Australian Army Soldiers at the closing ceremony for Exercise Yama Sakura 91, Sept. 10, 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: 09.09.2026
    Date Posted: 09.10.2026 03:49
    Photo ID: 9923586
    VIRIN: 260910-N-CK999-1240
    Resolution: 8053x5369
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    Location: JP
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    A military officer in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform is speaking at a podium bearing the 'Ground Component Command' insignia. Two other military personnel stand behind him — one in JGSDF uniform and one in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform. The Japanese national flag and the U.S. flag are visible in the background, indicating a joint military ceremony or briefing.
    A formal multinational military ceremony featuring personnel from at least three nations standing at podiums in an indoor venue. Three podiums display distinct military unit insignia patches, with flags of Australia, Japan, and the United States visible in the background. The event appears to be a joint military command or coordination ceremony.
    A military ceremony or greeting event is taking place indoors, where a soldier in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform is shaking hands with Australian Army soldiers wearing distinctive wide-brimmed slouch hats and MultiCam uniforms with Australian flag patches. The scene appears to be a formal bilateral military engagement, likely during a joint exercise or official visit. The setting is a large indoor gymnasium or assembly hall with a wooden floor.
    A military ceremony or formal greeting is taking place indoors, likely at a joint military exercise or official event. A senior officer in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform is shaking hands with an Australian Army soldier wearing an Australian flag patch and slouch hat. The setting appears to be a formal hall or auditorium with a banner partially visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony showing personnel from the United States Army and the Australian Army exchanging handshakes in what appears to be an indoor venue. The scene depicts an official bilateral military engagement, likely a joint exercise or ceremonial event, with both nations' flags and insignia visible. Multiple uniformed personnel are lined up in formation in the background.
    A formal military parade or ceremony featuring personnel from at least two distinct armed forces standing at attention in an indoor venue. Australian Defence Force soldiers are prominently visible wearing distinctive wide-brimmed slouch hats and MultiCam camouflage uniforms with Australian flag patches. Personnel in a different camouflage pattern, consistent with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uniforms, are also present alongside what appears to be a naval band member in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place, featuring U.S. Army personnel at a podium saluting alongside an American flag. In the foreground, soldiers wearing a different camouflage pattern — consistent with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uniforms — are also saluting, suggesting a joint U.S.-Japan military event. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial hall.
    This image depicts the YS-91 Closing Ceremony, a multinational military exercise closing event. Personnel from at least three nations — Australia, Japan, and the United States — are visible on stage saluting, with their respective national flags displayed behind them. The audience, composed primarily of Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, is also saluting in unison.
    A female military personnel in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform is speaking at a podium microphone while reading from documents on a music stand. Behind her, two formations of soldiers are visible — one in JGSDF uniforms and another in what appears to be U.S. Army MultiCam/OCP uniforms — suggesting a joint military ceremony or exercise. The setting is an indoor gymnasium or drill hall with a hardwood floor.
    A formal military group photograph featuring personnel from multiple nations, including the U.S. Army, Australian Army, and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force. Five senior officers are seated in the front row, with a large formation of soldiers standing behind them. The setting appears to be an indoor gymnasium or assembly hall with a hardwood floor.
    A formal group photograph taken at the YS-91 (Yama Sakura 91) Closing Ceremony, featuring multinational military personnel from the United States, Japan, and Australia. The participants are arranged in four rows in a ceremonial hall, with a banner reading 'YS-91 訓練終了式 / YS-91 Closing Ceremony' displayed prominently behind them. The event appears to be a joint military exercise conclusion ceremony.
    A group of military personnel wearing green camouflage uniforms are gathered in an indoor corridor or hallway. One individual in the foreground is smiling broadly, while others stand in a line along the left wall. The setting appears to be a military facility, with a red fire safety apparatus visible on the right wall.
    A dark military helicopter is photographed from below against an overcast white sky. The aircraft appears to be in active flight, with main rotor blades visibly blurred from rotation. The low-angle perspective provides a clear view of the helicopter's underside and external components.
    A formal military parade or ceremony featuring personnel from multiple nations standing at attention in a line inside a modern building. Australian Army soldiers wearing distinctive wide-brimmed slouch hats and MultiCam uniforms with Australian flag patches are prominently visible in the foreground, alongside Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force personnel in the middle ground. Additional military personnel in various uniforms, including what appears to be naval dress whites, are visible in the background.
    Three military personnel stand at attention in a formal indoor setting, representing at least two different nations' armed forces. The foreground figure wears US Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage with visible 'MARINES' tape, while the center figure wears Australian Army multicam uniform with a distinctive wide-brimmed slouch hat. A fourth uniformed individual is partially visible in the background wearing US Army OCP uniform.

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