U.S Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct dry close air support training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 7, 2026. The training allows aircrews and ground forces to rehearse communication, target coordination, and close air support procedures without the use of live ordinance, enhancing interoperability and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan–During Resolute Dragon 26, Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, took part in bilateral training with the Western Army System Signal Group, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force on June 24-25, 2026, at Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan. The aim of this bilateral training was to increase interoperability via a knowledge exchange between U.S. and Japanese forces.
