180830-N-ZH960-1019 Ojojihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan (30 August, 2018) – Brig. Gen. Mark Malanka, commander, 40th infantry division, salutes during the national anthem at the opening ceremony for Orient Shield 2018 (OS18). Since its inception in 1985, Orient Shield has focused on the development and refinement of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army’s efforts in the areas of bilateral planning, coordination and interoperability. This exercise underscores a continued commitment by the United States and Japan to work as dedicated partners in support of the Japan-U.S. security alliance and for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew P. Holmes / Released)
Date Taken: | 08.30.2018 |
Date Posted: | 08.30.2018 08:43 |
Photo ID: | 4690002 |
VIRIN: | 180830-N-ZH960-1019 |
Resolution: | 4928x3280 |
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Location: | OJOJIHARA, MIYAGI, JP |
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