Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Cold weather training with U.S. Marines during Exercise Forest Light in Japan

The Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) just released some awesome photos of U.S. Marines training in cold weather conditions during recent Exercise Forest Light in Sekiyama, Japan.

Forest Light is a semi-annual, bilateral exercise between the III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and consists a command post exercise as well as field training events.

Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and deployed U.S. Marine forces to demonstrate the enduring commitment by both countries to peace, stability and prosperity across the region.

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Ibarra

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