The second iteration of the bilateral exercise known as Forest Light will begin Feb. 4. During the exercise, U.S Marine forces will join the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force for approximately two weeks of training.
Approximately 260 Okinawa-based U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel will begin the semi-annual bilateral exercise Forest Light 19.1 from Dec. 7 - 19, 2018 in the Oita Prefecture of Japan.
For the first time in 13 years, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment is active and deployed to the Indo-Pacific region. They will conduct multiple bilateral training exercises in various countries to improve their combat readiness and strengthen international relationships.
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division conducted essential, live-fire artillery training this month during the Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-3 exercise at Combined Arms Training Center, Fuji.
