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Arctic Wolves Join Japanese Forces in Desert
190129-A-ZZ999-470.JPG Photo By: Maj. Charlie Dietz

FORT IRWIN, Calif - Capt. Alexander Quataert, 1st Stryker Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, and soldiers from the 72nd Tank Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, analyze a map of desert terrain in preparation for their February rotation at the National Training Center, Jan. 29. The two units are joining together, along with other Army units, Marines, and airmen from throughout the world to form "Combined Joint Task Force Arctic Wolves." The CJTF includes more than 500 Japanese soldiers, the most to ever participate in an overseas joint training exercise. The NTC rotation officially started Feb. 4, 2019.


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