Rising Thunder 18 Urban Live Fire Exercise

Photo By Christopher Jelle | A Soldier from the 1st Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, clears a round from his weapon while providing suppressive cover fire during an Urban Live Fire training event during Exercise Rising Thunder 18 at the Yakima Training Center, WA, Sept. 2. This exercise reinforces the importance of readiness in combat training for both U.S. and Japanese forces.  

YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

09.03.2018

Story by Staff Sgt. Christopher Jelle 

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Christopher Jelle

• Date Taken: 09.03.2018
• Date Posted: 09.03.2018 18:27
• Story ID: 291258
• Location: YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, WASHINGTON, US