Master Sgt. Ueda Ryuichi, a scout swimmer squad leader with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment prepares to simulate securing a beach during combat rubber raiding craft training here Feb. 10. The soldiers are participating in Exercise Iron Fist, a bilateral training exercise conducted with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Japanese militaries. - Master Sgt. Ueda Ryuichi, a scout swimmer squad leader with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment prepares to simulate securing a beach during combat rubber raiding craft training here Feb. 10. The soldiers are participating in Exercise Iron Fist, a bilateral training exercise conducted with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Japanese militaries.
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Infantry Regiment salute during the playing of the national anthem at the opening ceremony of exercise Iron Fist here Feb. 8. The bilateral training exercise will allow the Marines, sailors and soldiers an opportunity to work together and improve their amphibious capabilities while strengthening the bond between the U.S. and Japan. - Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Infantry Regiment salute during the playing of the national anthem at the opening ceremony of exercise Iron Fist here Feb. 8. The bilateral training exercise will allow the Marines, sailors and soldiers an opportunity to work together and improve their amphibious capabilities while strengthening the bond between the U.S. and Japan.