Soldiers of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force and soldiers

Soldiers of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force and soldiers of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division kicked off a day celebrating the partnership for this year’s Rising Thunder combined exercises at Yakima Training Center, Sept. 9 with a few games of softball.
The exercises have traditionally offered Soldiers of I Corps and now 7th Infantry Division units opportunity to increase language skills, regional expertise and cultural understanding by working with the JGSDF. (Staff Sgt. Mark Miranda)