Japan-U.S. joint drill to defend remote islands

Japan-U.S. joint drill to defend remote islands

GUAM, United States - Members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps land on the northern shore of the island of Guam during a joint drill on Sept. 22, 2012, aimed at strengthening their ability to defend remote islands from foreign assault. The drill was open to media organizations.

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  • ILEA001174923
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  • 2012/9/22 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2012 Kyodo News
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