Coming To The Rescue: Japanese Forces and U.S. Marines Conduct Search and Rescue Exercise > United States Marine Corps Flagship > News Display
IWAKUNI, Japan -- U.S. Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel conducted a bilateral search and rescue exercise at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Hijyudai Training Area, 27 April. The participating units included: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Ashiya Air Rescue Squadron, Air Rescue Wing. The bilateral exercise allowed U.S. and Japanese forces to quickly and effectively carry out search and rescue operations, as well as refine communications between various organizations. The event started with two pilots placed at separate locations in Hijyudai ...
Source: marines.mil
