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- [Reporter] Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo

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and the Japanese Self Defense Force came together

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for exercise Guard and Protect 2016.

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CFAS Commanding Officer Matthew Ovius

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tells us about it in his opening ceremony speech.

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- [Matthew] We know from past exercises

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that our strength is our partnership.

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And this opportunity to train together

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and share our expertise and talents

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will build on that strength.

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This combined training exercise

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allows Ground Self Defense soldiers,

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Maritime Self Defense sailors,

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and U.S. Navy sailors the opportunity

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to build trust and friendship

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as we work together to achieve our mission.

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- [Reporter] Exercise Guard and Protect

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is a week-long series of security drills

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testing U.S. and Japanese emergency personnel.

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Petty Officer Zachary Hale,

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Fleet Activity Sasebo, Japan.