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Historic HIMARS training exercise in Japan

Historic HIMARS training exercise in Japan

Town hall reinforces USFJ's commitment to support personnel

Town hall reinforces USFJ's commitment to support personnel

USFJ hosts HR symposium, focus on upgrade

USFJ hosts HR symposium, focus on upgrade

USFJ, Fifth Air Force Host Joint Logistics Summit

USFJ, Fifth Air Force Host Joint Logistics Summit

Advancing the Alliance: USFJ, JSDF transform future of Indo-Pacific Security

Advancing the Alliance: USFJ, JSDF transform future of Indo-Pacific Security

U.S service members with U.S. Forces Japan recently joined the Australian Defense Force and the Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Operations Command (JJOC) in the 25th iteration of Joint Exercise Rescue (JXR) from July 14 to July 18.

Japan, Allies rehearse disaster relief operations

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USAF Airmen alongside @JASDF_PAO_ENG members & Japanese locals sharing their stories of partnership within their community. #OperationTomodachi was a pivotal moment that highlighted the longstanding partnership between the 🇺🇸 and 🇯🇵 - even more strongly united after the disaster. https://t.co/8okXzxQcrS

Today marks fifteen years since the #GreatEastJapanEarthquake - we offer our deepest condolences to all the victims of the disaster. https://t.co/huI6ZZ6NGD

#USSTripoli (LHA-7) conducts group sail operations with @JMSDF_PAO partners during Exercise Iron Fist, March 1, 2026. #IronFist26 #USSTripoli #USSNewOrleans #JSIse #JSŌsumi https://t.co/zPWRwivNhG

U.S. Marine Corps and @Japan_GSDF V‑22 Ospreys conducted a Forward Air Refueling Point at MCAS Iwakuni before executing a bilateral fly over exercise as a part of #IronFist26 , strengthening interoperability & the U.S.–Japan partnership. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 (USMC photo by LCpl. Raul Sotovilla) https://t.co/hZe63GBdgV

RT @USAmbJapan: Strong deterrence isn’t just about cutting-edge defense capabilities. It’s about robust readiness and response as well. Thi…

Strengthening bonds through shared perspective🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵 https://t.co/eGdz6yN3FO

RT @JapanJointStaff: VADM Ishimaki , Director General J3,Japan Joint Staff and COL Preuss, Director J3,USFJ had touchpoint with RADM Eslich…

FRIDAY'S FACT: #Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)🎎is coming soon. Did you know that the positions of displaying Hina dolls are different in Kanto and Kansai? In Kanto, the male doll is placed on the left and the female doll on the right, but in Kansai, it is the opposite. https://t.co/OkyR9QPHUC

Where's Lance Cpl. Vazquez?? 👀 https://t.co/LQydOHCyYY

Exercise #IronFist26 opening ceremony was held at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 23, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the USMC, the U.S. Navy, the JGSDF, and the JMSDF. https://t.co/9Nfl87FS54

Army Sgt. Ben Loomis, a soldier-athlete assigned to the Army World Class Athlete Program, competes in the ski jump portion of the Nordic combined event at the Winter Olympics in Predazzo, Italy, Feb. 19, 2026. Loomis and teammate Niklas Malacinski finished seventh overall. https://t.co/iLCjcWAoCR

USFJ CSEL CMSgt. Carlos Damian poses for a photo with an Airman after presenting a challenge coin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2026. The visit recognized outstanding performance and reinforced the 35th Fighter Wing’s Wild Weasel culture of excellence and mission readiness. https://t.co/Lc6MqFgk5H

Happy #MtFujiDay ! Its beauty never fails to inspire us 🗻 https://t.co/RlgJMVp9l1

RT @TeamYokota: As we celebrate America’s 250th year of independence, Yokota Air Base will host the 50th Japanese-American Friendship Festi…

Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 trains at Mount Fuji MWSS-171 training consisted of company level field exercises with rifle and machine gun ranges, day and night convoy operations, and general fieldcraft training to maintain mission readiness. https://t.co/WPNuP60ofq

RT @TeamYokota: Yokota Airmen took part in a language exchange at the Operations Support Wing, giving U.S. Air Force & JASDF members the ch…

The JSDF cadets🇯🇵 trained with III MEF🇺🇸 through trauma medicine scenarios, which enabled their ability to provide combat casualty care while under intense physical and mental pressure. https://t.co/2Z4PMYveD8

FRIDAY'S FACT: Next Monday is #PresidentsDay, officially known as #WashingtonsBirthday. There's a famous story about young George Washington honestly confessing to cutting down a cherry tree, but it’s actually a moral tale created to highlight his honesty—not a historical fact! https://t.co/Aisa0iEZrI

It was an honor to welcome Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Yoshida to HQ USFJ yesterday. Yoshida's visit underscored the importance of USFJ's activities, and the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵 https://t.co/V0ONhcgVVs

Inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise The 35th CES & 35th MDG integrated their specialized rescue and triage capabilities during the exercise, ensuring the 35th FW can execute unified casualty recovery and life-saving medical care in a simulated combat environment. https://t.co/pcZzrVbaIa

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