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Plaque from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

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Wooden plaque, 8-1/4 x 12, with a blue plate, white images of the U.S. and Japanese flags and Japanese writing. Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force were in San Diego with thousands of Japanese, Canadian, and New Zealander troops to participate in the military exercise 'Dawn Blitz' with Camp Pendleton Marines and Sailors from June 11 to 28. This was presented by MG Shin Nozawa, DCS, Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).

Originating Mayor: Bob Filner

Date Received: 13-Jun