U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, discuss the results after conducting a fire mission with the M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 5, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled bilateral training exercise that includes artillery elements. These elements provide combined arms support to infantry units, maximizing the warfighting and maneuver capabilities of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes) - U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, discuss the results after conducting a fire mission with the M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 5, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled bilateral training exercise that includes artillery elements. These elements provide combined arms support to infantry units, maximizing the warfighting and maneuver capabilities of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

A formation of skis belonging to U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as they conduct a bilateral sniper rifle range with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing Marine Air-Ground Task Forces from III Marine Expeditionary Force to maintain their lethality and proficiency in MAGTF Combined Arms Operations in cold weather environments. - A formation of skis belonging to U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as they conduct a bilateral sniper rifle range with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing Marine Air-Ground Task Forces from III Marine Expeditionary Force to maintain their lethality and proficiency in MAGTF Combined Arms Operations in cold weather environments.

An AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 fires during an aerial live fire shoot at Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing Marine Air-Ground Task Forces from III MEF to maintain their lethality and proficiency in MAGTF Combined Arms Operations in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Hess) - An AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 fires during an aerial live fire shoot at Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing Marine Air-Ground Task Forces from III MEF to maintain their lethality and proficiency in MAGTF Combined Arms Operations in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Hess)

U.S. Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct bilateral ski patrol training with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 24, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by exposing members of both forces to intense training in an austere environment, allowing them to perfect their skills in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Cameron E. Parks) - U.S. Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct bilateral ski patrol training with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 24, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by exposing members of both forces to intense training in an austere environment, allowing them to perfect their skills in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Cameron E. Parks)