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Yama Sakura 81 reinforces strength of U.S-Japan alliance through world's largest command post exercise | Article | The United States Army
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The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force flag detail raises their flag as the Japan national anthem, “Kimiyago”, plays atop the Middle Army Headquarters roof at Camp Itami, Japan on July 2, 2021 prior
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