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USFJ Alliance Evolves: Multilateral Partnerships, training at core of C2 Modernization efforts
February 6, 2025 — The U.S.-Japan Alliance remains a cornerstone of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and the Alliance is now even more necessary amidst an increasingly severe security environment, according to government officials from the U.S and Japan... MORE

DOD Launches 24/7 Health Care Support for DOD Civilian Employees in Japan
January 16, 2025 — The Department of Defense now has a 24/7 call center as part of the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOD Civilian Employees program which assists DOD civilian employees with health care navigation and upfront costs associated with accessing Japan’s health care system... MORE

United States and Japan Conduct Bilateral Flight
January 15, 2025 — Fighter aircraft from Japan conducted a bilateral flight with U.S bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025... MORE

U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Flight
January 15, 2025 — Fighter aircraft from Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan.15, 2025... MORE

Space Force activates component field command in Japan
December 5, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force activated its sixth service component, United States Space Forces – Japan (USSPACEFOR-JPN) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, 4 December 2024. USSPACEFOR-JPN presents forces and space expertise under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific (HQ USSPACEFOR-INDOPAC) in direct support of U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ)... MORE

Updated Statement on Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Replacement at US Installations
November 14, 2024 — The following is an update to a statement USFJ released on 15 June 2023, “Statement on Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Replacement at US Installations.” ... MORE

Japanese Defense Minister visits Yokota
November 6, 2024 — Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, and met with Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force Commander, Nov. 1, 2024... MORE

US, Japan successfully conclude joint bilateral exercise Keen Sword 25
November 1, 2024 — Forces from the U.S., Japan, Australia and Canada concluded exercise Keen Sword 25 on Nov. 1 after ten days of integrated training across Japan... MORE

Japanese and U.S. Forces Conduct Bilateral Exercise
November 1, 2024 — U.S. and Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft conducted a bilateral exercise to reaffirm our commitment to respond to any situation in the defense of Japan... MORE

Partners in Space: Guardians, Japanese counterparts train together during Keen Sword 25
October 31, 2024 — Guardians from across the U.S. Space Force with support from Airmen and Marine augmentees worked with Japanese counterparts from Japan’s Space Operations Group to conduct bilateral training in support... MORE

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military begin biennial exercise Keen Sword 25
October 23, 2024 — Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military are conducting exercise Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024, at various locations across Japan. Keen Sword is the latest in a... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jost Assumes Command of USFJ, 5AF
October 10, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen F. Jost assumed command of United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp during a change of command ceremony on Yokota Air Base, Tokyo,... MORE

Message from Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, on Service Member Conduct
July 22, 2024 — In my nearly three years as the commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, I am continuously impressed by the daily work carried out by our U.S. and Japanese bilateral teams. Our shared... MORE

U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Third Trilateral Aerial Exercise
April 2, 2024 — For the third time following the historic trilateral summit at Camp David in fall 2023, fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted the third trilateral aerial escort... MORE

Statement on V-22 Return to Flight Clearance
March 8, 2024 — Effective March 8, 2024 (U.S. EST), Naval Air Systems Command has issued a flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey thereby lifting the grounding. Return to flight timelines after the issuance of flight... MORE

Ex. Keen Edge 24 Concludes with Trilateral Successes
February 15, 2024 — For the first week of February, installations across Japan and Hawaii saw an influx of personnel from across the globe; from Norfolk to Osan, planners and strategists arrived throughout United States... MORE

Bilateral Exercise Keen Edge 2024 Begins
January 31, 2024 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - The U.S. military and the Japan Self Defense Forces began conducting a bilateral command post exercise Keen Edge 24, with the participation of Australian Defence Force... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan Join JSDF Earthquake Relief Efforts
January 16, 2024 — United States Forces Japan is supporting Japan Self Defense Forces during their ongoing relief efforts for those affected by the January 1, 2024, earthquake on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa... MORE

U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Second Trilateral Aerial Exercise
December 20, 2023 — For the second time this year, fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 20, 2023.U.S... MORE

U.S., Japan Conduct Bilateral Aerial Exercise
December 19, 2023 — U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral air exercise over the Sea of Japan on Dec. 19, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the... MORE

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