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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

Extension of Measures to Address Spread of COVID-19
January 21, 2022 — Due to the continuing increase of COVID-19 cases throughout Japan, and in the interest of maintaining high levels of mission readiness necessary for deterrence and fulfillment of Treaty obligations... MORE

U.S.-Japan Joint Committee Statement on Measures to Address the Spread of COVID-19
January 9, 2022 — The United States and Japan recognize and take seriously the severity of the rising number of COVID-19 cases throughout Japan. U.S. Forces, Japan (USFJ) and the Government of Japan (GOJ) are working... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan Increases to Health Protection Bravo
January 5, 2022 — Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases at US installations and throughout Japan, Commander, United States Forces Japan has made the decision to raise the Health Protection Condition level from... MORE

Joint Press Release: Response to the issue on wastewater containing PFOS/PFOA at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
September 17, 2021 — The Government of Japan (GOJ) and the U. S. Government (USG) have been in discussion on the issue concerning the wastewater containing PFOS/PFOA at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, including... MORE

Lt. Gen. Rupp Takes Command of U.S. Military in Japan
August 27, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp assumed command of United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider here, Aug. 27.U.S. Navy Adm. John Aquilino, commander, U.S... MORE

Joint Press Release: United States Forces Japan’s effort to vaccinate local employees to combat COVID-19
June 10, 2021 — As USFJ has made great progress vaccinating its personnel, the GOJ and USFJ concurred, following bilateral consultations, including through the Joint Committee framework, that USFJ will start administering vaccine doses to local employees who wish to be vaccinated by USFJ... MORE

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