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U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members executed exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 9, 2016. Active Shield is an annual exercise designed to test the abilities of U.S. and Japanese forces to work alongside each other to protect and defend Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and other U.S. assets in the region. - U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members executed exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 9, 2016. Active Shield is an annual exercise designed to test the abilities of U.S. and Japanese forces to work alongside each other to protect and defend Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and other U.S. assets in the region.

US, Japan strengthen defense through Active Shield

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conducted exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 8-11, 2016.Active Shield is an annual exercise incorporating the air station’s defense posture to test the abilities of U.S. and Japan forces to work alongside each other to protect and defend MCAS Iwakuni and

Marines TV: 3K Hike, SDI Inspection - Day T15, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

3K Hike, SDI Inspection - Day T15, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Weapons Maintenance, Initial Drill Evaluation - Day T16, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

4x 400M Sprints, BASES I - Day T7, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Bayonet Techniques, Bayonet Assault Course, Pugil Sticks I - Day T8, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2K Hike, Obstacle Course II - Day T9, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

MCMAP Lower Body Strikes - Day T10, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Combat Conditioning Course - Day T14, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Confidence Course I, MCMAP Chokes and Counters - Day T12, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2 Mile Run, Circuit Course - Day T11, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Combat Water Survival Basics - Day T18, Phase Two, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Strength and Conditioning Run - Day T17, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Religious Services - Sunday Training Days, MCRDSD Training Matrix

4X 400M Intervals, Haircuts - Day T1, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

M16A4 Service Rifle Issue - Day F4, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Pick-Up and Initial Strength Assessment - Day F1, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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12/05/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/12/01/u-s-marine-corps-activates-3-new-companies-at-japan-base-as-part-of-force-design-2030

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11/19/2025 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-test-rapid-response-in-urban-combat-drill/

Hundreds of US troops are helping in the Philippines after back-to-back typhoons

11/17/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2025-11-17/philippines-typhoon-relief-mission-19792383.html

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