CAMP KENGUN, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan -- Japan's Minister of Defense, the Honorable Tomomi Inada (left), bows to Japanese senior officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army during Yama Sakura 71, Dec. 8 at Camp Kengun, Japan. Inada visited to assess the exercises capabilities, interoperability and bilateral coordination between the countries. Exercise Yama Sakura 71 is an annual command post exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and the JGSDF at Camp Kengun from Dec. 1-13. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance U.S. and Japan’s combat readiness and intero

CAMP KENGUN, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan -- Japan's Minister of Defense, the Honorable Tomomi Inada (left), bows to Japanese senior officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army during Yama Sakura 71, Dec. 8 at Camp Kengun, Japan. Inada visited to assess the exercises capabilities, interoperability and bilateral coordination between the countries. Exercise Yama Sakura 71 is an annual command post exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and the JGSDF at Camp Kengun from Dec. 1-13. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance U.S. and Japan’s combat readiness and intero Stock Photo

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CAMP KENGUN, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan -- Japan's Minister of Defense, the Honorable Tomomi Inada (left), bows to Japanese senior officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army during Yama Sakura 71, Dec. 8 at Camp Kengun, Japan. Inada visited to assess the exercises capabilities, interoperability and bilateral coordination between the countries. Exercise Yama Sakura 71 is an annual command post exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and the JGSDF at Camp Kengun from Dec. 1-13. 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. Yama Sakura strengthens military operations, trust and friendship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Debralee Best)

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