North Wind 25: US Soldiers Join Japan Forces in Hokkaido!

Follow us on an incredible adventure to Hokkaido, Japan, where US soldiers collaborate with Japanese forces in a unique military exercise! Witness the friendliness and collaboration between these two powerful countries as they work to cement their partnership. From hard physical drills to cultural encounters, we provide an unprecedented glimpse at this historic event. Don't miss out on this amazing video showcasing the strength and unity of these two great countries!

U.S. Soldiers and JGSDF Members Discuss North Wind 25
HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
02.08.2025

U.S. soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force members from the 18th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade spoke about their experiences at North Wind 25 in Hokkaido, Japan, on February 9, 2025. North Wind 25 is a bilateral cold-weather field training exercise for the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and the United States Army that will take place from January 31 to February 9, 2025, at Camp Makomanai and the Hokudai-en Hokkaido Large Training Area in Hokkaido, northern Japan. This drill underlines the United States' commitment to defending Japan from external threats. (Video by Sgt. Lindiwe Henry of the United States Army National Guard)

Film Credits: Video by Sgt. Lindiwe Henry
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