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United States Forces Japan (USFJ) Army MAJ Daniel Baggio looks on as Japan Ground Self Defense Force's (JGSDF) LTCOL Seijiro Kiyomichi monitors actions while testing the Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS) system at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Service members from USFJ and JSDF will be conducting a joint/bilateral command post exercise, Keen Edge '96, at U.S. and Japanese military installations from January 25 until February 2, 1996

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KEEN EDGE '96 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA C.M. Ricardo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Walker, Combat Engineer Platoon, Engineer Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, US Marine Corps, shows a member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) how to load the M203 grenade launcher. The launcher is attached to a 5.56 mm M16 assault rifle. Kirishima Training Area, Kyushu Island, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT Base: Kirishima Training Area State: Kyushu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brenda C. Romo, Us More

161110-N-DX698-034 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Nov. 10,

161110-N-DX698-034 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2016) Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu, Yasushi Misawa, delivers remarks during the Tree Planting Friendship ceremony onboard Camp H.M. Smith. The Cher More

Lieutenant Hasegawa, a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier, proudly holds the 44th Infantry Regiment guidon at the Opening Ceremony during Forest Light 2000. Forest Light is a cultural enhancing, combined arms exercise in which Marines from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment train with soldiers from the 44th Infantry Regiment, JGSDF. The units train side by side teaching each other various weapons systems, different tactical offenses and defenses, as well as close combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2000 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jennifer L. Weber Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Marines from 1/6 greet and shake hands with Japanese counterparts at the Opening Ceremony of Forest Light 2000. Forest Light is a cultural enhancing, combined arms exercise in which Marines from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment train with soldiers from the 44th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). The units train side by side teaching each other various weapons systems, different tactical offenses and defenses, as well as close combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2000 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jennifer L. Weber Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Lieutenant Colonel William Jones (left) and Sergeant Kenneth Lucas (guidon) proudly observe both the Marine and Japanese Color Guard standing tall, as they render proper respect for both National Anthems at the Opening Ceremony of Forest Light 2000. Forest Light is a cultural enhancing, combined arms exercise in which Marines from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment train with soldiers from the 44th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). The units train side by side teaching each other various weapons systems, different tactical offenses and defenses, as well as close combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2000 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jennifer L. Weber Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Japanese soldiers demonstrate techniques of their native close combat skills at the Opening Ceremony Celebration during Forest Light 2000. Forest Light is a cultural enhancing, combined arms exercise in which Marines from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment train with soldiers from the 44th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). The units train side by side teaching each other various weapons systems, different tactical offenses and defenses, as well as close combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2000 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jennifer L. Weber Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Both the Marine and Japanese Color Guard stand tall, rendering proper respect for both National Anthems at the Opening Ceremony during Forest Light 2000. Forest Light is a cultural enhancing, combined arms exercise in which Marines from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment train with soldiers from the 44th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). The units train side by side teaching each other various weapons systems, different tactical offenses and defenses, as well as close combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2000 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jennifer L. Weber Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) demonstrate to Third Division/12th Marine Regiment (3/12), Charlie Battery artillery unit how rounds of their M198 155mm Towed Howitzers would be tracked during a simulated field firing scenerio. Charlie Battery is deployed in support of the unit's artillery relocation exercise, and cold weather training at Camp Hijudai, Oita, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Tiffany S. Mansfield, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF), at the Hijudai Artillery Relocation site, located at the Hijudai Training Grounds, Oita, Japan, waits to greet visiting US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Tango Battery

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status More

US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Tango Battery, are welcomed by the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF), at the Hijudai Artillery Relocation site, located on the Hijudai Training Grounds, Oita, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status More

US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Tango Battery, dine with their Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) counter parts near the Hijudai Training Grounds, in Oita, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status More

US Marine Corps (USMC) member Lance Corporal (LCPL) Angrnasungaao, from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Tango Battery, dines with his Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) counter part near the Hijudai Training Grounds, in Oita, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status More

Three Japanese self Defense Force (JGSDF) members evaluate the positioning of an M198 Towed Howitzer at the Hijudai Training Grounds, Oita, Japan. (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

US Marine Corps (USMC) members from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Tango Battery and members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), pose for a group shot, on Hijudai Training Grounds, Oita, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status More

A member of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), gives a US Marine Corps (USMC) member a snack at the Hijudai Training Grounds, Oita, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status More

The US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Tango Battery, dine with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) troops, while Lieutenant (LT) Johnston, US Navy (USN), Chaplain, serves a portion of shrimp cocktail at Hijudai Training Grounds, Oita, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel dine, near the Hijudai Training Grounds, Oita, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status More

On patrol during a helo-assault, US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Wynett, Platoon Sergeant, Echo Company (E CO) 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, walks through the fields of Jizobaru training area Kyushu, Japan, as part of Forest Light/Sunrise 02. This is a bilateral training exercise between the USMC 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines and the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self Defense Force) 41st Regiment, 4th Division Western Army

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hijudai Maneuvering Area State: Kyushu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Cory P. Griffith, USMC Release Status: Released to Public More

A Nightscope view of US Army (USA) Soldiers from 2nd Platoon (PLT), Alpha Company (A CO), 2nd Battalion (BN), 35th Infantry Regiment (IR), 25th Infantry Division (Light) (ID(L)), setting up for a night live fire exercise in Japan. The night live fire exercise is part of KEEN SWORD (ORIENT SHIELD) 03, a combined training exercise with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Takagihara State: Shizuoka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Tyler Long, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

During Media Day, a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) visually inspects the breech and barrel of an M198 155 mm Medium Range Towed Howitzer. The US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, demonstrated the operational cycle of fire that takes place during the current artillery relocation exercise on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai More

During Media Day, a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) visually inspects the M137 Panoramic Sight of an M198 155 mm Medium Range Towed Howitzer. The US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, demonstrated the operational cycle of fire that takes place during the current artillery relocation exercise on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai More

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) watch a live fire demonstration performed by the US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel of Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. They also are given a demonstration on the operational cycle of fire that takes place during an artillery relocation exercise at the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai More

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) watch as US Marine Corps (USMC) Private (PVT) Peter Tierno (left), from Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, explains and shows the loading process for the M198 155 mm Medium Range Towed Howitzer

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), demonstrate the workings of the FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) to Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, during a static weapons display from both forces in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), meet their counterparts from the 20th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) during a static weapons display from both forces in the Ojojibara maneuver area Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), checkout the differences of the 81mm Mortar from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), 20th Infantry Regiment, during a static weapons display from both forces in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), meet their counterparts from the 20th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) during a static weapons display from both forces in the Ojojibara maneuver area Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), shows a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, the proper firing position for the FNMI 7.62 mm M240G machine gun during a static weapons display from both forces in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), checkout the differences of the 81mm Mortar from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), 20th Infantry Regiment, during a static weapons display from both forces in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), and Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, sing the Marines Hymn during a static weapons display from both forces in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of exercise Forest Light 2004. Forest Light 2004 is a bilateral training Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bi-lateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), shows a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, the proper firing position for the FNMI 7.62 mm M240G machine gun during a static weapons display from both forces in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), finishes the last leg of the ski march during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted with US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, analyze a moldable cast used by US Navy (USN) Corpsman during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area, Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, conduct a mock patrol, to a Company size element of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, to demonstrate the Corpsman role in a combat situations, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow cover Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Robbie Danielson (foreground), lifts his arms in celebration, as he finishes the last leg of the ski march during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow covereded Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment, mans a FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) as part of a mock patrol in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, conduct a mock patrol to demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, prepare to load into a Japanese Type 73 (6x6) 3,500-kg Cargo Truck, after finishing the last leg of a ski march, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, prepare to move out on a ski patrol, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, stand in the staging area waiting for the demonstration of Japanese Medical procedures in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Three US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, move out on a ski patrol with a group of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, prepare for a ski march with Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, conduct a mock patrol to demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, conduct a mock patrol to demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, finishes the last leg of a ski march with a group of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, (dressed in white cold-weather gear), during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, (dressed in white cold-weather gear), use a sled to ferry equipment and gear as they finish the last leg of the ski march during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted with US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, conduct a mock patrol, to a Company size element of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, to demonstrate the Corpsman role in a combat situations, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow cover Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), finishes the last leg of the ski march during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted with US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Navy (USN) Corpsman and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, demonstrate the different types of evacuation carries used by the USMC to a Company size element of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area, Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, move out on a ski patrol, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, dressed in cold-weather gear, take up defensive positions in the snow, during a patrol conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, exit their tactical vehicles and move to the staging area for a demonstration of Japanese Medical procedures in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan (JPN), as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF). (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, conduct a mock patrol, to a Company size element of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, to demonstrate the Corpsman role in a combat situations, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow cover Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), finish the last leg of the ski march during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted with US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment, mans a 5.56 mm Type 89 assault rifle as part of a mock patrol in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Navy (USN) Corpsman and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, demonstrate the different types of evacuation carries used by the USMC to a Company size element of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area, Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, demonstrate their first aid techniques to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from F Company (F CO), 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), in the Ojojibara maneuver area at Sendai, Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. FOREST LIGHT 2004 is a bilateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ojojibara State: Tohoku Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), finish the last leg of the ski march during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Robbie Danielson (foreground left). and a second US Marine Corps (USMC) from 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, F Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, demonstrates different types of medical field dressings used by the USMC, to a group of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, take a break from training to enjoy some friendly competition by holding a basketball tournament, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, take a break from training to enjoy some friendly competition by holding a basketball tournament, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, take a break from training to enjoy some friendly competition by holding a basketball tournament, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, armed with Howa 5.56 mm Type 89 assault rifles, demonstrate Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) techniques in the snow, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the JGSDF and the US Marine Corps (USMC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), demonstrate their disposal techniques for various types of booby traps in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai Japan, as a part of Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light 2004 is a bi-lateral training exercise between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF.US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, take a break from training to enjoy some friendly competition by holding a basketball...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), demonstr More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, observe as their host nations Soldiers demonstrate squad movement tactics in the snow during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in cold-weather gear), observe as their visiting nations troops demonstrate squad movement tactics in the snow during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the JGSDF and the US Marine Corps (USMC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), form up for a squad movement demonstration, during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, observe as their host nations Soldiers demonstrate squad movement tactics in the snow during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, conducted in the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), prepare to clear a building during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, prepare to assault a building during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Daniel Soto, assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, readies his 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), as he observes the movement of opposing forces, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jason Cordes, assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, readies his 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), as he observes the movement of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, rush to assault position during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Justin Plog, assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, (armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle) covers the movement of his fellow Marines, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Military personnel assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, act out a battlefield medical treatment scenario, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). Pictured left-to-right: USMC Corporal (CPL) Justin Plog (armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle equipped with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher); USMC Lance Corporal (LCPL) Chris Burger; and US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman (HM3)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Military personnel assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, act out a battlefi More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, maneuver into assault position under the cover of a smoke screen, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles rush to clear the second story of a building, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jason Cordes, (background) assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, readies his 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), as USMC Second Lieutenant (2LT) Brad Whited (Platoon Commander) calls out instructions as they observe the movement of their fellow Marines, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Military personnel assigned to F/Company, d Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, d Marine Division, act out a battlefield medical treatment scenario, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). Pictured left-to-right: USMC Lance Corporal (LCPL) Chris Burger; US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman (HM3) Robbie Danielson; USMC Corporal (CPL) Jason Cordes (armed with a 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon); and USMC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Military personnel assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, act out a battlefi More

US Marine Corps (USMC Lance Corporal (LCPL) Daniel Soto, assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, readies his 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), as he observes the movement of his fellow Marines, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), maneuver up a flight of stairs in order to clear the second story of a building, during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman (HM3) Robbie Danielson, simulates medical treatment on US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Chris Burger during a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration conducted during Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004, in the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). HM3 Danielson and LCPL Burger are assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment, is observed by his instructor as he engages targets downrange, with a Howa 5.56 mm Type 89 assault rifle, during a live fire exercise conducted at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Range Safety Officer observes as a JGSDF Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment, removes live round and clears brass off the range, following a live fire exercise conducted at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), engages targets down range with his Howa 5.56 mm Type 89 assault rifle, during a live fire exercise conducted at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), practice fire and maneuver techniques, at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), practice their skiing skills during down time at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF.F)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Matthew Cree, Second Fire Team, First Squad, Second Platoon, F Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, photographed while participating in a live fire exercise conducted at the Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), armed with a Howa 5.56 mm Type 89 assault rifle high crawls to get into position to engage targets downrange, during a live fire exercise conducted at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Bradley Develder (foreground), Squad Leader, First Squad, Second Platoon, F Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, uses a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle (equipped with a 40 mm M203 grenade launcher), to engage targets downrange, during a live fire exercise conducted at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Second Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers from the 20th Infantry Regiment (dressed in white cold-weather gear), enjoy snow skiing during down time at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the USMC and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More

A Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldier from the 20th Infantry Regiment picks up his Howa 5.56 mm Type 89 assault rifle to advance, during a live fire exercise conducted at the snow covered Ojojibara Maneuver Area of Sendai, Japan, while participating in Exercise FOREST LIGHT 2004. Forest Light is a bi-lateral training exercise conducted between the US Marine Corps (USMC) and the JGSDF

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2004 Base: Ojojibara State: Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Rele More