Iwate Maneuvering Ground, Japan, Feb. 20, 2003: With the majestic Mount Iwate volcano as a backdrop, soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment’s Charlie Company prepare for bilateral ski ...

Battling more than just enemy forces, North Wind 2008 lived up to its chilly reputation as U.S. and Japanese troops also faced cold temperatures and a lot of snow. An annual field exercise between the ...