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U.S. and Japan unite in flag raising ceremony at Yama Sakura 75

By Sgt. Erica EarlDecember 11, 2018

Soldiers from America's First Corps prepare for a bilateral flag raising ceremony during Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec 11, 2018. American and Japanese forces raised their nations' flags in unison to represent the teamwork involved in the exercise. Yama Sakura is a joint training exercise that strengthens America's alliance with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and commitment to assisting in keeping the region secure. U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Erica Earl
1 / 1 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from America's First Corps prepare for a bilateral flag raising ceremony during Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec 11, 2018. American and Japanese forces raised their nations' flags in unison to represent the teamwork involved in the exercise. Yama Sakura is a joint training exercise that strengthens America's alliance with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and commitment to assisting in keeping the region secure. U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Erica Earl (Photo Credit: Sgt. Erica Earl) VIEW ORIGINAL

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