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American and Japanese Flags

The U.S. and Japanese flags are displayed during a meeting at the Pentagon, Aug. 12, 2024.

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Tags: Flags, Japan, partnerships, Indo-Pacific
Credit: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD VIRIN: 240812-D-XI929-1001.JPG

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