Marines, Sailors conduct logistical support during largest U.S.-Japan bilateral, joint exercise

211208-M-MY099-1001.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Mitchell Austin

Dec 14, 2021

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - The USAV Fort McHenry (LCU-2020) pulls into the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, harbor, Dec. 8, 2021. As part of exercise Yama Sakura 81, Marines and Sailors from MCAS Iwakuni conducted logistical support of the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade to test offloading and loading capabilities. Yama Sakura 81 is the largest U.S.-Japan bilateral and joint command post exercise, which enables participants to work as dedicated partners in support of the U.S.-Japan security alliance and for continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. This year’s exercise commemorates the 40th anniversary of Yama Sakura.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

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