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    RISING THUNDER 19

    Rising Thunder 19

    Rising Thunder 19    

    RISING THUNDER 2019 is an annual exercise between the U.S. Army and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) and is part of Pacific Pathways 19-3. RT19 is a USARPAC-sponsored capstone event. U.S. Army Units participating include 7th Infantry Division, 33rd IBCT from Illinois National Guard. The exercise consists of company/platoon unilateral and bilateral training events in two phases, culminating with a bilateral LFX.

    18 Featured Videos

    Rising Thunder is a 'run' away hit (Part 3 of a 3 part series)

    Rising Thunder is a 'run' away hit (Part...
    09.11.19 | SSG Jeff Daniel | 211MPAD
    This video is the third part of a three part series about the crawl, walk, run on a typical light infantry line unit training at Rising Thunder...
    Illinois Guard, Japan Ground Force bring success to Rising Thunder 19

    Illinois Guard, Japan Ground Force bring...
    09.11.19 | SGT James Barrington | 211MPAD
    The soldiers of the Illinois Army National Guard and the Japan Ground Self-Defense force engages in their combined arms live fire exercise,...
    Seattle Celebrates Nisei Veterans

    Seattle Celebrates Nisei Veterans
    09.08.19 | MSG Daniel Griego | 211MPAD
    The Nisei Veteran's Committee, in conjunction with the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, hosted a ceremonial luncheon at the Nisei...
    Mortarmen prepare for bilateral exercise at Rising Thunder

    Mortarmen prepare for bilateral exercise...
    09.07.19 | SSG Jeff Daniel | 211MPAD
    This video highlights the preparation that took place for HHC, 2-130th Infantry mortars to participate in Rising Thunder 19. Rising Thunder is an...
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    190913-A-RJ477-1149

    190913-A-RJ477-1149
    09.13.19 | SSG Jeff Daniel | 211MPAD
    Rising Thunder 19 concludes with an end of exercise ceremony at the Yakima Training Center, Sept.13, 2019, in Yakima, Wash. Rising Thunder 2019 is...
    190913-A-RJ477-1147

    190913-A-RJ477-1147
    09.13.19 | SSG Jeff Daniel | 211MPAD
    Rising Thunder 19 concludes with an end of exercise ceremony at the Yakima Training Center, Sept.13, 2019, in Yakima, Wash. Rising Thunder 2019 is...
    190913-A-RJ477-1137

    190913-A-RJ477-1137
    09.13.19 | SSG Jeff Daniel | 211MPAD
    Rising Thunder 19 concludes with an end of exercise ceremony at the Yakima Training Center, Sept.13, 2019, in Yakima, Wash. Rising Thunder 2019 is...
    190913-A-RJ477-1133

    190913-A-RJ477-1133
    09.13.19 | SSG Jeff Daniel | 211MPAD
    Rising Thunder 19 concludes with an end of exercise ceremony at the Yakima Training Center, Sept.13, 2019, in Yakima, Wash. Rising Thunder 2019 is...
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    20 Featured Stories

    Illinois Guardsman extends Short line of service

    Illinois Guardsman extends Short line of...
    09.11.19 | SSG Camacho Roberts | 211MPAD
    For some troops, service is a family affair. Here at Rising Thunder 19, one Illinois Guardsman is continuing a legacy spanning four generations.
    Educating allies on Nisei Soldiers' toughest fight—to be American

    Educating allies on Nisei Soldiers'...
    09.08.19 | CPT Ariana-Jasmine Castrellon | 211MPAD
    The famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team drew its ranks from Nisei veterans and went on to be the most decorated unit in U.S. Army history. In...
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