Yama Sakura 61 Begins with Opening Ceremony (DVIDS)

CAMP ITAMI, Japan –- Yama Sakura 61, an annual bilateral exercise with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and U.S. Army Pacific officially began, Jan. 30, at Camp Itami, Japan.The Yama Sakura exercise is a simulation-driven joint bilateral command post exercise designed to enhance U.S. and Japan combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bi-lateral relationships. U.S. military members and Japan Ground Self Defense Force members are afforded the opportunity to exchange ideas,

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