Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, left, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Christopher McPhillips, right, exchange gifts of appreciation during the closing ceremony of Yama Sakura 75 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 16, 2018. Yama Sakura focuses on the development and refinement of Japan Self-Defense Force and U.S. military bilateral efforts in the areas of coordination, interoperability, and planning through training. Aoki is the Commander of JGSDF’s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade. McPhillips is the Commanding General of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Timothy Valero)