U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Orient Shield 12 Draws to a Close
AIBANO TRAINING AREA, Japan (Nov. 7, 2012) - Lt. Col. Jonathan Larsen, Battalion Commander with 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, exchanges gifts and a handshake with Col. Koji Furuya, Commander of the 33rd Infantry Regiment, 10th Division, Middle Army of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force during the closing ceremony of Orient Shield 12 Nov. 7. Orient Shield is an annual training exercise bringing together the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force to strengthen their relationship, ensuring continued regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime L. Witt)
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Orient Shield 12 Draws to a Close
AIBANO TRAINING AREA, Japan (Nov. 7, 2012) - Lt. Col. Jonathan Larsen, Battalion Commander with 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, exchanges gifts and a handshake with Col. Koji Furuya, Commander of the 33rd Infantry Regiment, 10th Division, Middle Army of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force during the closing ceremony of Orient Shield 12 Nov. 7. Orient Shield is an annual training exercise bringing together the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force to strengthen their relationship, ensuring continued regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime L. Witt)
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