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    Japanese and U.S. Service Members Showcase Military Equipment During Exercise Orient Shield [Image 2 of 48]

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    A U.S. Army Airborne soldier named Mejia is bent over, closely inspecting or working on what appears to be a drone or unmanned aerial system. The soldier is wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with an Airborne tab, U.S. flag patch, and a name tape reading 'MEJIA'. The image captures focused technical work on electronic/wiring components of the equipment.

    HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

    09.16.2026

    Photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington  

    U.S. Army Japan

    U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aaron Mejia, assigned to the 3d Multi-Domain Task Force, prepares an Unmanned Aerial System as part of setting up for 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: 9951199
    VIRIN: 260917-A-JR267-1135
    Resolution: 3012x4512
    Size: 2.23 MB
    Location: HOKKAIDO, JP
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