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U.S., Japan Forces conduct bilateral exercise
June 19, 2023 — U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral maritime exercise on June 19, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.The... MORE

U.S., Japan Forces conduct bilateral aviation exercise
June 16, 2023 — U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral aviation integration exercise on June 16, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan... MORE

Statement on Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Replacement at US Installations
June 15, 2023 — The US Government (USG) has completed the replacement and disposal of all legacy AFFF at US Navy and US Marine Corps installations in Japan, US Army installations in Honshu Mainland Japan, and Misawa... MORE

U.S., Japan Execute Integrated Bomber Exercise
April 14, 2023 — On Apr. 14, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deployed two bombers and accompanying aircraft in a bilateral air exercise with Japan Self-Defense Forces fighters to demonstrate the consistent and capable... MORE

U.S., Japan Conduct Bilateral Aviation Exercise
April 13, 2023 — U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral aviation integration exercise on April 13, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan... MORE

Logistics in Peacetime is Hard Enough; Now Add Water, Distance, and Being Shot At: USFJ DCOM
March 21, 2023 — Brigadier General James B. Wellons, deputy commander, U.S. Forces Japan, participated on a panel at the Defense Security Equipment International conference in Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 17, 2023.The panel,... MORE

U.S. and Japan Conduct Integrated Bomber Exercise
March 19, 2023 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral bomber integration exercise on March 19, 2023, demonstrating the enduring and lethal deterrence options readily... MORE

U.S. and Japan Conduct Bilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise
March 18, 2023 — The USS Milius (DDG-69) conducted a bilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in partnership with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Atago (DDG-177) in the Sea of Japan, Mar. 18, 2023.This... MORE

Japan and U.S. Conduct Bilateral Exercise
March 17, 2023 — To reinforce our combined capabilities to deter and counter regional threats, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command F-16 fighter aircraft based out of Misawa Air Base, Japan conducted a bilateral exercise with... MORE

Japan and U.S. Conduct Bilateral Exercise
February 19, 2023 — To showcase combined capabilities to deter and counter regional threats, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command B-1 bomber and F-16 fighter aircraft conducted a bilateral exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force... MORE

Three Years of Space Force- Reflections and the Future for Bilateral Space Operations in Japan
December 20, 2022 — In 1921, Italian General Giulio Douhet claimed that “he who controls the air controls everything,” speaking to the importance of air superiority in armed conflict. More than one century later, his... MORE

USFJ Statement on GOJ Updated Security Documents
December 18, 2022 — U.S. Forces Japan welcomes Japan's recently updated key strategic planning documents. The elevated prioritization of national security initiatives highlights the growing importance of our iron-clad... MORE

U.S.-Japan hold Bilateral Intelligence Analysis Cell Opening Ceremony
November 29, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander, U.S. Forces Japan, and Lt. Gen. SUZUKI Yasuhiko, vice chief of staff, Japan Joint Staff, co-hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Intelligence... MORE

Japan Provides Asset Protection for Australian and US Ships in Trilateral Exercise
November 21, 2022 — The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has successfully provided asset protection for Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and United States Navy (USN) ships during an exercise in the seas off Japan.The... MORE

U.S. and Japan Conduct Bilateral Bomber Integration Exercise
November 19, 2022 — On Nov. 19, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deployed two bombers in a bilateral air exercise with additional Japan Self-Defense Forces fighters to demonstrate the consistent, lethal, and capable deterrence... MORE

U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces conclude biennial exercise Keen Sword 2023
November 18, 2022 — Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military have concluded exercise Keen Sword 23 on November 19, 2022, after 11 days of bilateral and multinational training... MORE

U.S. and Japan Conduct Bilateral Integration Air Exercise
November 18, 2022 — On Nov. 18, U.S. Forces Japan and Japan Self-Defense Forces aircraft performed a bilateral integration exercise. 4 U.S. F-16 fighters from Misawa Air Base and 4 Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15... MORE

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military begin biennial exercise Keen Sword 2023
November 9, 2022 — Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military have begun exercise Keen Sword 23 on November 10, 2022.Keen Sword is the latest in a series of joint and bilateral field training... MORE

U.S. and Japan Conduct Bilateral Air Exercise
November 5, 2022 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command B-1 Lancer bombers and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters conducted a bilateral exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 aircraft on Nov. 5 (JST) to showcase deterrent... MORE

INDOPACOM Statement: U.S. and Japan Conduct Bilateral Exercise
October 4, 2022 — INDOPACOM Statement regarding U.S. and Japan bilateral exercise: Following the Democratic People's Republic of Korea’s ballistic missile launch over Japan on Oct. 4 (JST), U.S. Marine Corps fighters... MORE

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