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U.S. - Japan Alliance Volume 3 Manga Announcement
March 7, 2011 — YOKOTA, Japan – In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, Headquarters U.S. Forces, Japan will be releasing its... MORE

U.S. - Japan Alliance Volume 2 Manga Announcement
December 13, 2010 — YOKOTA, Japan – In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of MutualCooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, Headquarters U.S.Forces, Japan will be releasing its... MORE

Field takes command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force
October 25, 2010 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lieutenant General Burton M. Field assumed command of U.S. Forces, Japan, and Fifth Air Force during a Change of Command ceremony held here today. Field, the former Senior... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan Change of Command Ceremony Announced
October 1, 2010 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – General (select) Edward A. Rice Jr., commander of U.S. Forces, Japan, and Fifth Air Force, will relinquish his command to Lt. Gen. (select) Burton M. Field in a Change of... MORE

U.S. - Japan Alliance Manga Announcement
August 2, 2010 — YOKOTA, Japan – In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, Headquarters U.S. Forces Japan has developed a Manga... MORE

2009 HQ USFJ Installation Environmental Excellence Awards Announced
May 26, 2010 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- United States Forces, Japan, announced the winners of the 2009 Headquarters USFJ Installation Environmental Excellence Awards on May 26. Each year USFJ recognizes... MORE

Senate confirms 4th Star for USFJ Commander
May 11, 2010 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – The U.S. Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., for promotion to the rank of General. Lt. Gen Rice has been in command of U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force... MORE

Joint Press Release by General Ryoichi Oriki, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, and Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice, Jr., Commander, U.S. Forces, Japan on the Conclusion of Keen Edge 10
January 29, 2010 — The Japan Self Defense Forces and United States Forces Japan, with theassistance of relevant agencies, conducted the US-Japan Bilateral Exercise(Command Post Exercise) Keen Edge 2010 from the... MORE

2008 HQ USFJ Installation Environmental Excellence Awards Announced
June 9, 2009 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- United States Forces, Japan, announced the winners ofthe 2008 Headquarters USFJ Installation Environmental Excellence Awards on June 9.Each year USFJ recognizes installations... MORE

2008 HQ USFJ Installation Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony
June 5, 2009 — United States Forces, Japan, will announce the winnersof the 2008 Headquarters USFJ Installation Environmental Excellence Awards onJune 9. Each year USFJ recognizesinstallations for their outstanding... MORE

Artillery Training in Yausubetsu
November 12, 2008 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan – In accordance with theSpecial Action Committee on Okinawa (SACO) final report and agreements between the UnitedStates Government (USG) and... MORE

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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