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OS 21-2 Cultural Exchange at KCS Japan
38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
June 24, 2021 | 2:06
Soldiers with U.S. Army 8th Military Police Brigade along with members of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 7th Infantry Regiment arrived to Kyogamisaki Communications Site, operated by the 14th Missile Defense Battery, 38th Air Defense Artillery, for Orient Shield 21-2 June 24.

Following opening remarks and a welcome reception hosted by 14th MDB, Soldiers and JGSDF members exchanged greetings and participated in a series of cultural activities with their counterparts, who they will work with throughout OS 21-2 to improve the ability to bilaterally respond to contingency scenarios at KCS.

Orient Shield is the largest U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bilateral field training exercise being executed in various locations throughout Japan to enhance interoperability and test and refine multi-domain and cross-domain operations.
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