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    Japanese and U.S. Service Members Showcase Military Equipment During Exercise Orient Shield [Image 39 of 48]

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors in what appears to be a joint military exercise or training event. A female U.S. Army Captain identified by her name tape as 'BROMLOW' is centrally positioned, holding a water bottle and appearing to brief or converse with personnel wearing different camouflage patterns. The presence of both U.S. Army OCP uniforms and what appear to be Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force uniforms suggests a bilateral or multinational military exercise.

    HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington  

    U.S. Army Japan

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members speak with U.S. Army Capt. Sarah Bromlow, assigned to 3d Multi Domain Task Force (MDTF), during a multinational Japanese-U.S. Army equipment display within the Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, during Exercise Orient Shield '26, September 17, 2026. The exercise demonstrates the human, technical, and procedural dimensions of interoperability, ensuring allied and partner forces can communicate, synchronize, and execute operations seamlessly across multiple domains to respond to challenges together. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Ray Boyington)

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.19.2026 04:05
    Photo ID: 9951198
    VIRIN: 260917-A-JR267-8344
    Resolution: 4512x3012
    Size: 2.3 MB
    Location: HOKKAIDO, JP
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