Japan Self-Defense Force Sgt. Shun Ubukata, left, marches

Japan Self-Defense Force Sgt. Shun Ubukata, left, marches with other members of the JSDF April 26 at Camp Itazuma, Gotenba, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, as part of their basic enlisted English course curriculum. The basic English course is three months long and has three events in which U.S. Marines play a role; a visit to Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, a speech contest, and a drill competition. Upon graduation from the course, the JSDF soldiers can attend an intermediate or advanced English course. The students are with the JSDF 3rd Sergeants Training Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller/Released)