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U.S. and Japan conduct bilateral exercise Yama Sakura 77

U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers, alongside members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, participated in Exercise Yama Sakura 77 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 9-16, 2019, strengthening...
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. D’Angelo Yanez
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Forest Light Middle Army begins

U.S. Marines and Soldiers from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force will conduct training exercise Forest Light Middle Army at Aibano Training Area in the Shiga Prefecture of Japan from Dec. 1 to Dec. 13, 2019.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez
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3d Marine Division participates in JGSDF’s 15th Brigade 9th anniversary and Camp Naha 47th anniversary celebration

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 15th Brigade stand in formation during the JGSDF’s 15th Brigade 9th anniversary and the Camp Naha 47th anniversary on Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2019.
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga at the Kantei in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. DOMINIQUE PINEIRO/DEFENSE DEPARTMENT
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Milley declares Pacific top US military priority in first overseas trip as Joint Chiefs chairman

The Pacific is now the top priority for the U.S. military, Gen. Mark Milley said Thursday in Tokyo while on his first overseas trip since becoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in September.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Karis Mattingly
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III MEF Band and JGSDF Band alliance extends beyond kinetic operations

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Capt. Akira Yamashita, band officer of the JGSDF 15th Brigade Band conducts at the 24th Annual Combined Concert with III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Sept. 14, 2019 at the Okinawa City Civic Center, Okinawa, Japan.
U.S. Marines conduct a simulated amphibious assault of exercise Talisman Sabre 19 in Bowen, Australia, July 22, 2019. Talisman Sabre provides an opportunity to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase participating countries' abilities to plan and execute contingency responses, from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert)
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U.S. Marines complete simulated combined amphibious assault, reconnaissance raid in Bowen, Australia

U.S. Marines, Australian Soldiers, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Members conducted multi-national simulated amphibious mechanized and direct-action raids in Bowen, Australian as a part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 19, July 22 and 23.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelo Garavito
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JGSDF presents Maj. Gen. Rock Jr. with Defense cooperation award

Maj. Gen. Nakamura with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, left, presents the defense cooperation award to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 22, 2019.
Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harrison C. Rakhshani/Released
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit get reps in coordinating supporting arms fires

“As allies, it’s vital that we know how to work together,” says Cpl. Joseph Roche, a joint fires observer with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines.
Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya tours the command post during Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec. 15, 2018. ERICA EARL/U.S. ARMY
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Japan solidifies defenses in southern island chain with string of new bases

Japan solidified defenses in its southern island chain late last month with the addition of three military bases aimed at providing a quicker response to “natural disasters or any emergencies.”
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matt Navarra
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JGSDF Maj. recieves award and and praise from III MEF CG

U.S. Marine III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, speaks about Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Takashi Haga, Ground Component Command Liaison officer to III MEF, before an award ceremony awarding Haga at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2019.
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Taco rice is all the craze on Okinawa

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2019 marks the 35th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Looking for a burrito on Okinawa? Here's where to go!

Burritos are not common in Japan. To top that, putting one together can prove a challenge. 
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Okinawans love them some Spam

Spam, Spam, Spam – lovely Spam!
To most, it’s an old Monty Python skit. But if you’re on Okinawa, it’s a way of life.
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Okinawa's Wing King a tasty option for chicken

While many of your go-to restaurants for hot wings, a familiar game-day favorite, like Buffalo Wild Wings or Hoo ters, may not yet have a home in Okinawa, there is no need to feel disappointed. Wing King is here to help with those spicy cravings.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Okinawa's Forest Café Junon serves up hearty comfort food

Junon offers hearty comfort foods perfect after spending time underground. Choose from hamburger steak, taco rice, a “fish dish” and more. There are also both Japanese and English menus available.
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On Okinawa, tasty sandwiches can be found at The Bros

Americans may be hard to please when it comes to sandwiches. Every U.S. state has its signature sandwich, and individuals often have their own favorites.