Marines, Japanese soldiers bridge gaps while training

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Oct. 2, 2015) - Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers take a stance after a simulated riot control situation during Exercise Guard and Protect. Marines and JGSDF soldiers were challenged with real world situations such as riot control, armed intruder response and vehicle searches to prepare in case the air station has to take a defense posture.

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Marines, Japanese Soldiers Bridge Gaps While Training

Oct 26, 2015

Camp Smith, Hi - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Oct. 2, 2015) - Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers take a stance after a simulated riot control situation during Exercise Guard and Protect. Marines and JGSDF soldiers were challenged with real world situations such as riot control, armed intruder response and vehicle searches to prepare in case the air station has to take a defense posture.

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