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Video by Cpl. Ally Beiswanger
Japanese Defense Minister Visits Pentagon
Communication Directorate
July 10, 2014 | 2:03
Japanese Minister of Defense, Itsunori Onodera, meets with Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr. at the Pentagon July 10, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a number of topics, including the importance of the relationship between the Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The minister also departed the Pentagon aboard a Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ally Beiswanger/Released)

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