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U.S. military returns portion of Yokota air space to Japan
September 25, 2008 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – As agreed to by the Governments of Japan and theU.S. under transformation and realignment documents, portions of Yokota air space wasreturned today.The return completes the... MORE

U. S. Forces Japan Deputy Commander Selected To Command Marine
September 12, 2008 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - The United States Marine Corps announced recentlythat, Maj. Gen. James F. Flock, Naval Aviator and Deputy Commander, U.S. Forces Japanwill transfer and take command of the 2nd... MORE

Rice takes command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force
February 25, 2008 — Lieutenant Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. assumed command of U.S. Forces, Japan, and Fifth AirForce Feb. 25 during a Change of Command ceremony at Yokota Air Base.Rice, former Vice Commander, Pacific Air... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan focuses on “Day of Reflection”
February 21, 2008 — All US military installations and units in Japan will participate in a unit commander led“Day of Reflection” emphasizing professionalism and core military values. The “Day of Reflectionis in response... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan commander to relinquish command during Monday’s ceremony
February 20, 2008 — Lieutenant Gen. Bruce A. “Orville” Wright, commander of U.S. Forces, Japan, and Fifth Air Force,will relinquish his command to Lt. Gen. (select) Edward A. Rice, Jr. in a Change of Commandceremony... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan “Day of Reflection” Announced
February 19, 2008 — In response to recent allegations of unacceptable behavior by US service members,Lieutenant Gen. Bruce A. Wright, Commander of U.S. Forces Japan has engaged with the USAmbassador to Japan, Japanese... MORE

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