Military commanders from the Australian Defence Force, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Army Pacific Command salute the formations during the Yama Sakura 87 opening ceremony at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 6, 2024. Since its first iteration in 1982, Yama Sakura has demonstrated a continued commitment by both the United States and Japan to work together as dedicated Allies in support of the U.S.-Japan security treaty and for continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Graf)