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Video by Cpl. Juan Maldonado

31st MEU and ARDB conduct force on force training

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Feb. 29, 2024 | 2:53

U.S. Marines and soldiers with the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct simulated jungle battles in small team tactics training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 29-Mar. 1, 2024. The United States and Japan share common goals in the Indo-Pacific region such as freedom of navigation, economic prosperity within the rules of international law, and deterrence of aggression. Exercises like Iron Fist affirm the U.S. commitment to our allies and our strategic objectives. Iron Fist is annuakl bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengtehn the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S Navy, the JGSDF, and the JMSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)