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USFJ hosts bilateral law enforcement symposium

USFJ hosts bilateral law enforcement symposium

Constant readiness: USFJ hones typhoon response

Constant readiness: USFJ hones typhoon response

Freedom Shield 26: USFK performs simulated NEO at Yokota

Freedom Shield 26: USFK performs simulated NEO at Yokota

USFJ, 5 AF separate leadership roles during change of command ceremony

USFJ, 5 AF separate leadership roles during change of command ceremony

USFJ USAF enlisted leaders perform new fitness assessment

USFJ USAF enlisted leaders perform new fitness assessment

Historic HIMARS training exercise in Japan

Historic HIMARS training exercise in Japan

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MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2026 🇺🇸🇯🇵 The air show encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. https://t.co/dbpIDp4c5H

RT @USARJ_PAO: Alpha Company, U.S. Army Japan Aviation Battalion, and the 374th Operations Support Squadron put survival skills to the test…

U.S. Soldiers fire a HIMARS during a counter-landing live-fire exercise as part of Exercise #Balikatan26 in the Philippines. Balikatan showcases the strength of the 🇺🇸🇵🇭 alliance, boosts combined readiness, and reinforces our shared commitment to regional peace and stability. https://t.co/bsTsnvojDa

USFJ hosts bilateral law enforcement symposium April 21-22, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. The annual event brought together U.S. military personnel🇺🇸 and host-nation partner agencies🇯🇵 to address key security challenges and support USFJ's ongoing transformation. https://t.co/M93zMljLlZ

Training side‑by‑side 🇺🇸🇯🇵, the 374 SFS and @Japan_GSDF continue to build seamless interoperability and reinforce our shared commitment to regional security. https://t.co/7Wil0VpM6d

May is #MilitaryAppreciationMonth - a time to honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and service of the members of the armed forces, past and present. The month includes several key military observances, such as Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day. https://t.co/OwNxFWaztm

U.S. Marines @3d_Marine_Div , conduct flyway drills on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, April  21, 2026. Marines rapidly board and exit a CH-53E Super Stallions to master expeditionary logistics, this training ensures seamless coordination during high-tempo flyway drills. https://t.co/Q1ufnSnt6r

#Balikatan26 🇺🇸🇵🇭 USAF Special Operations Command Airmen conducted a military free‑fall over the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan 2026. The annual U.S.–Philippines exercise highlights the strength of our alliance and our shared commitment to regional peace and stability. https://t.co/RlFQMDPXh5

Marines and Sailors at MCAS Iwakuni volunteered their time with SMP Iwakuni to clean up trash around Kintaikyo bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 20, 2026. As visitors, it's important we do our part in keeping the scenery around us clean and left in a better state than we found it. https://t.co/YPjoeanQhJ

Close communication at all levels strengthens our cooperation and supports the #USJapanAlliance. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 https://t.co/zoyqE3AkWs

17 days to go until the Yokota Friendship Festival🇺🇸🇯🇵! #YokotaFF26 https://t.co/SRkCzEqvzL

Soldiers from the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade conduct M4 qualification to sharpen their lethality and reinforce unit readiness through disciplined, standards‑based training across the Indo‑Pacific. https://t.co/opdt2CJEAJ

Strengthening the #USJapanAlliance every day. The F‑35A presence at Misawa Air Base reflects our shared commitment to regional stability and a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific. https://t.co/xV1ngW9Kon

FRIDAY’S FACT: #MarineOne is the call sign for any U.S. Marine Corps helicopter carrying the President. To protect the Commander-in-Chief, it’s often joined by other helicopters, including decoys, flying in formation so no one knows which one holds the real VIP! https://t.co/k9w9g6JwAg

Welcome home & Congratulations! 💍 #JSShirase https://t.co/nuzJayrtI9

U.S. forces remain postured, trained and fully integrated to provide a rapid and effective response, prioritizing the safety, security and well-being of affected communities. https://t.co/eJT6EmlrbH

Balikatan 26: Exercise Balikatan 2026 Opening Ceremony 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇦🇺🇯🇵🇨🇦🇫🇷🇳🇿 #Balikatan26 kicks off as U.S., Philippine, and partner forces link arms to highlight the exercise’s shoulder‑to‑shoulder spirit and commitment to regional stability. https://t.co/67Tu5sgTin

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) @US7thFleet and JS Asahi (DD-119) @JMSDF_PAO conduct a group sail during a bilateral exercise in the South China Sea, April 16, 2026. U.S. 7th Fleet routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific. https://t.co/qNetoDyMqQ

We appreciate the strong partnership with the JSDF Joint Operations Command and look forward to continued cooperation under the new leadership. 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵 https://t.co/ZYJBkkJi2S

Congratulations on receiving the Defense Cooperation Award, Colonel Calixte!🎖️ https://t.co/BOWAcVi6JJ

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