Japanese and American soldiers prepare for the Yama Sakura 67 exercise at Yokota Air Base, 2014
Tokyo, Japan
Photograph by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim

Yama Sakura is the largest U.S. Army bilateral exercise in the Asia-Pacific region. Its purpose is to enhance American and Japanese combat readiness, while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. support for the security interests of allies and partners in the region.

U.S. Air Force/Released