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Yama Sakura 87 - Social Reel

24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

Dec. 13, 2024 | 0:47

Yama Sakura is an annual exercise, a part of Operation Pathways co-sponsored by the U.S. Army Pacific, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Australia Defence Force. It is the largest joint and trilateral command post-exercise. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Samarion Hicks)

Since its first iteration in 1982, Yama Sakura has focused on developing and refining the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army Pacific's bilateral planning, coordination, and interoperability efforts. For over forty years, this exercise has demonstrated a continued commitment by both the U.S. and Japan to work together as dedicated allies in support of the U.S.-Japan security treaty and for continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. This is the second year Australia has participated in Yama Sakura.