US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

GSDF conducts live-firing drill

GSDF conducts live-firing drill

GOTEMBA, Japan - A Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) tank runs past the spectators during a live-firing drill conducted Aug. 31 at the Higashi-Fuji Training Area in Shizuoka Prefecture. The large-scale drill was open to the public and featured some 60 tanks, 70 large-caliber guns and 30 aircraft, including helicopters designed for combat with tanks.

GSDF starts 2-day live firing d

GSDF starts 2-day live firing d

HIGASHI-FUJI, Japan - Some 1,700 Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) members begin a two-day live firing drill at the Higashi-Fuji Training Area in Shizuoka Prefecture on Sept. 9. The drill features about 60 tanks, 70 large-caliber guns such as howitzers and 30 helicopters.

GSDF starts 2-day live firing drill in Shizuoka Pref.+

GSDF starts 2-day live firing drill in Shizuoka Pref.+

HIGASHI-FUJI, Japan - Some 1,700 Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) members begin a two-day live firing drill at the Higashi-Fuji Training Area in Shizuoka Prefecture on Sept. 9. The drill features about 60 tanks, 70 large-caliber guns such as howitzers and 30 helicopters.

GSDF conducts live-firing drill

GSDF conducts live-firing drill

GOTEMBA, Japan - A Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) tank runs past the spectators during a live-firing drill conducted Aug. 31 at the Higashi-Fuji Training Area in Shizuoka Prefecture. The large-scale drill was open to the public and featured some 60 tanks, 70 large-caliber guns and 30 aircraft, including helicopters designed for combat with tanks.