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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members, working with U.S. soldiers, simulate enemy engagement during a demonstration of capabilities during the opening ceremony for the 2026 New Year's Jump at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 11, 2026. The New Year's Jump is an annual exercise that aims to bring good luck to paratroopers in the new year and strengthen the bonds between allied nations as they reaffirm their shared goal of safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Following the event, the U.S. Army's 11th Airborne Division and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participated in multinational exercises in northern Japan.

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