America's First Corps and Japan Northern Army, Yama Sakura Cultural Exchange

Photo By Sgt. Erica Earl | Women of the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force talk about the role of women in both Armies, as well as the balance of work and family life, in a group discussion before the kickoff of Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi Chitose, Japan, Dec 7, 2018. Yama Sakura is a bilateral command post exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in which U.S. and Japanese forces exchange ideas, techniques, military experience and exercise capabilities in defense of Japan. The exercise highlights the strength of the close, long-standing relationship the United States has with Japan and the JGSDF. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Erica Earl  

CAMP HIGASHI- CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

12.07.2018

Story by Sgt. Erica Earl 

I Corps

Prior to the kickoff of exercise Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose in Hokkaido, Japan, Soldiers from America's First Corps, U.S. Army Japan and Japan Northern Army, gathered to share cultural traditions and discuss professional development topics related to both Armies.

The exercise highlights the strength of the close, long-standing relationship the United States has with the country of Japan and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force .

• Date Taken: 12.07.2018
• Date Posted: 12.07.2018 22:50
• Story ID: 302705
• Location: CAMP HIGASHI- CHITOSE, HOKKAIDO, JP