America's First Corps and Japan Northeastern Army Celebrate Victory at conclusion of Yama Sakura 73

America's First Corps and Japan Northeastern Army Commanders Conclude Yama Sakura 73 — 1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, I Corps Commanding General, and Lt. Gen. Tetsuro Yamanoue monitor the notional battle during exercise Yaka Sakura 73, just prior to the conclusion of operations. Yama Sakura is an annual bilateral command post exercise invol... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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America's First Corps concluded its bilateral command post exercise, Yama Sakura 73, Dec. 11, after two weeks of deepening mutual understanding, improving communication skills and strengthening military interoperability between Japanese and U.S. forces.

For 35 years, the United States has been demonstrating its commitment to its strategic and military partnership with Japan through Yama Sakura.

The purpose of the exercise is to enhance U.S. and Japan's combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During the exercise, U.S. military members and JGSDF members exchange ideas, tactic, techniques, military experiences, and culture.

America's First Corps and Japan Northeastern Army Celebrate Victory at conclusion of Yama Sakura 73

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