U.S. Army:
HONSHU, Japan – Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment also known as “The Snake Eyes Battalion” took part in training exercise Keen Sword, from October 29- November 8, 2018 in Honshu and Okinawa, Japan.
Keen Sword is designed to enhance Japan-U.S. combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interest of all allies and partners in the region.
Dating back to the mid-1980’s, this training between the United States and Japan has been a routine, recurring event for the U.S.-Japan Alliance. Keen Sword is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for more almost 60 years.
The U.S.-Japan- Alliance has long been the cornerstone of regional peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
