Rising Thunder 18 Rocket Range

Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, assemble and prepare training rockets during Exercise Rising Thunder 18 at the Yakima Training Center, WA, Sept. 2. This exercise allows the JGSDF to work on both individual... ... READ MORE

Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, wait for their cue to launch their training rockets during Exercise Rising Thunder 18 at the Yakima Training Center, WA, Sept. 2. This exercise helps to reinforce and our re... ... READ MORE

Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, observe the launching of training rockets during Exercise Rising Thunder 18 at the Yakima Training Center, WA, Sept. 2. This range was facilitated by U.S. Soldiers and helps... ... READ MORE

A Soldier from the 1st Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, launches his rocket at a tank silhouette target during Exercise Rising Thunder 18 at the Yakima Training Center, WA, Sept. 2. This exercise reinforces the importance of rea... ... READ MORE