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    US and Japan Showcase Strong Partnership at Orient Shield 2026 Opening Ceremony [Image 1 of 2]

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    This image depicts a military ceremony for 'Orient Shield 2026,' a joint training exercise involving the United States, Japan, and Australia. Three soldiers are raising their respective national flags on a raised platform, with a banner displaying the exercise name in both English and Japanese. The event appears to take place at a military training area in Hokkaido, Japan, as indicated by the banner text.

    HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa Cantero 

    U.S. Army Japan

    Military personnel from U.S. Army Pacific, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Australian Army carry the U.S., Japanese, and Australian national flags during the opening ceremony for Orient Shield 26 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Sept. 17, 2026. The exercise integrates field training, live-fire events, and sustainment operations, strengthens our multinational relationship, and demonstrates U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Pacific region.
    (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa Cantero)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 03:03
    Photo ID: 9943494
    VIRIN: 260917-A-LX369-1060
    Resolution: 1920x1280
    Size: 742.7 KB
    Location: HOKKAIDO, JP
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    This image depicts a military ceremony for 'Orient Shield 2026,' a joint training exercise involving the United States, Japan, and Australia. Three soldiers are raising their respective national flags on a raised platform, with a banner displaying the exercise name in both English and Japanese. The event appears to take place at a military training area in Hokkaido, Japan, as indicated by the banner text.
    A multinational military ceremony titled 'Orient Shield 2026' is taking place at Hokkaido Training Area on September 17, 2026. Three flag bearers stand on an elevated stage holding the flags of the United States, Japan, and Australia, while military officers address assembled troops. The event appears to be an opening or closing ceremony for a joint military exercise involving at least three nations.

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