A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member

A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member rush out of an MV-22 Osprey at Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the JGSDF and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. This combined-joint exercise is held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)