Operation Patriot Press builds medical logistics readiness in Japan
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Hernandez, a biomedical equipment specialist assigned to the 308th Medical Logistics Company, 145th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 2nd Medical Brigade, scrapes caulk off a shipping container at Sagami Supply Depot in Sagamihara, Japan, July 14, 2025. Operation Patriot Press is a large-scale, multi-component logistics exercise that provides realistic training opportunities for the US Army Reserve, National Guard, and active-duty components to enhance their logistical acumen and readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Valley)