Japanese Self-defense Forces Pictures

Helius said:

JMSDF of the Month - Jun 2017 cont.

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Photography courtesy of Japanese MoD and JMSDF. Will be updating monthly as the photos are released.

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SamuraiBlue said:

Nice photos.
It would be nice if there was a phrase or a sentence describing what is happening within the photo.

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Janiz said:

You're using the 'Photo of the Month' from JMDSF's official pages on MoD's website? Yep, those are great pictures but never captioned.

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SamuraiBlue said:

Nice photos.
It would be nice if there was a phrase or a sentence describing what is happening within the photo.

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5) Post captions with your photos so we know what we're viewing. Captions must include dates. Members may post general captions for several photos on the same subject.

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Local Japanese media interview U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Vuolo, left, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni operations officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Kotaro Hyodo, commander of the 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

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Service members with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 2nd Air Defense Missile Group, set up the MIM-104 Patriot missile system during Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) deployment training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2017. PAC-3 is a surface-to-air missile defense system, which provides a highly reactive hit-to-kill capability in both range and altitude while operating in all environments. This training displays the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and demonstrates the JASDF’s ability to rapidly deploy multiple defense assets to U.S. military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

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A Japanese CH-47 lands on White Beach Naval Base during exercise Guard and Protect on White Beach Naval Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 07, 2017. Exercise Guard and Protect is an annual exercise designed to enhance the relationship between Japanese and U.S. forces in the Pacific region, as well as to improve the interoperability between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps security forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kensie S. Milner)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarvis L. Rogers, right, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses with a member of the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces, patrolling tactics during exercise Guard and Protect on White Beach Naval Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 07, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kensie S. Milner)

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Members with the 1st Company, 2nd Platoon of 15th Brigade of the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces, get off a Japanese CH-47 during exercise Guard and Protect on White Beach Naval Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 07, 2017.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kensie S. Milner)

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Members with the 1st Company, 2nd Platoon of 15th Brigade of the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces, pull security during exercise Guard and Protect on White Beach Naval Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 07, 2017.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kensie S. Milner)

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIF. – A Japanese Soldier with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense fast ropes out of the back out of the back on an MV-22 Osprey during exercise Iron Fist 2018, Jan. 23. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2018) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment fast rope out of the back out of the back on an MV-22 Osprey during exercise Iron Fist 2018. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by GySgt. Robert B. Brown Jr./Released)

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2018) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment set up a 360 degree perimeter security position during exercise Iron Fist 2018. The exercise brings together U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) and soldiers from the JGSDF to improve their bilateral planning, communicating, and conducting of combined amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (February 6, 2018) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine JS Hakuryu (SS 503) arrives at the submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 6. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/ Released)

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force clear hallways while conducting Urban Explosive Demolitions training during exercise Iron Fist 2018, Jan. 19. Exercise Iron Fist brings together U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Soldiers from the JGSDF, Western Army Infantry Regiment, to improve their bilateral planning, communicating, and conducting of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre)

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Japanese Soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, conduct a live fire maneuver drills during exercise Iron Fist 2018, Jan. 26. Iron Fist is a five-week-long exercise focusing on advanced marksmanship, amphibious reconnaissance, fire and maneuver assaults, staff planning, logistical support, medical knowledge sharing, fire support operations, including mortars, artillery and close air support, and amphibious landing operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

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Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force demonstrate clearing a building on Camp Sendai, Sendai, Japan, Feb. 20, 2018. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division participate in the bilateral Exercise Forest Light to demonstrate and collaborate with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damion Hatch Jr.)

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Japanese Soldier with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force holds a Carls Gustaf Recoilless Rifle while waiting to move during live fire training during exercise Iron Fist 2018, Jan. 26. Exercise Iron Fist brings together U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Soldiers from the JGSDF, Western Army Infantry Regiment, to improve their bilateral planning, communicating, and conducting of combined amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

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