February 5, 2020 - U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and M777 Howitzers in cold snow covered conditions during exercise Northern Viper (NV) 2020 on Yausubetsu Training Area of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Northern Army located on the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido.
Northern Viper is a regularly
scheduled bilateral training exercise that includes
artillery elements. These elements provide combined arms
support to infantry units, maximizing the warfighting and
maneuver capabilities of the Marine Corps.
