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Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practice with the Type 96 heavy mortar during Northern Viper 17 on August 12, 2017, Chitose, Japan. The JGSDF strengthened their operability with these high powered mortar systems to help in times of need. Northern Viper is a combined joint exercise held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Jared Siniscalchi)
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