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USFJ commander announces steps to strengthen SOFA implementation, SOFA member accountability
July 18, 2016 — The Commander of U.S. Forces in Japan announced today several steps the U.S. military has taken over the past several months to reinforce accountability and ensure the highest standards of behavior... MORE

USFJ announces end of Kumamoto earthquake relief support
April 25, 2016 — MEDIA ADVISORY RELEASE #2016005 April 24, 2016USFJ announces end of Kumamoto earthquake relief supportYOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- United States Forces, Japan, announced today the end of direct U.S... MORE

USFJ prepares to support Japan earthquake relief efforts
April 17, 2016 — MEDIA ADVISORYRELEASE #2016004 April 17, 2016USFJ prepares to support Japan earthquake relief effortsYOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – United States Forces, Japan, is preparing to provide operational airlift... MORE

USFJ STATEMENT ON FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKE
March 10, 2016 — MEDIA ADVISORYRELEASE #2016003 March 11, 2016USFJ STATEMENT ON FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKEYOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. John... MORE

Joint Statement on Trilateral Joint Chiefs of Staff Meeting
February 11, 2016 — Joint Statement on Trilateral Joint Chiefs of Staff MeetingPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – United States Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted Republic of... MORE

USPACOM Vigilant During North Korean Missile Launch
February 8, 2016 — USPACOM Vigilant During North Korean Missile LaunchCAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - U.S. Department of Defense systems detected and tracked today what we assess was a North Korean missile launch into space... MORE

USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launch into Space
February 8, 2016 — USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launch into SpaceOFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Strategic Command systems detected and tracked what we assess was a North Korean missile launch into... MORE

USFJ, JSDF wrap successful Keen Edge 2016
February 2, 2016 — MEDIA ADVISORYRELEASE # 2016002 January 29, 2016 USFJ, JSDF wrap successful Keen Edge 2016YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – The Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military concluded their bilateral command... MORE

USFJ and JSDF prepare for Exercise Keen Edge 16
January 8, 2016 — MEDIA ADVISORYRELEASE #2016001 January 8, 2016 USFJ and JSDF prepare for Exercise Keen Edge 16 YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Units from Japan Self Defense... MORE

H-60 MISHAP OFF OKINAWA - UPDATE
August 13, 2015 — H-60 MISHAP OFF OKINAWA - UPDATEYOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – A U.S. Army H-60 helicopter conducted a hard landing aboard the USNS Red Cloud on August 12 approximately 8 miles east of Ukibarujima (Ukibaru... MORE

H-60 MISHAP OFF OKINAWA
August 12, 2015 — USFJ Public Affairs Office (J021), Yokota Air Base, Japanpacom.yokota.usfj.mbx.media@mail.mil; Phone: (042) 551-5924; Fax: (042) 552-2511, Extension 5-2312FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEH-60 MISHAP OFF... MORE

USFJ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
June 22, 2015 — USFJ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTUSFJ is providing general information via command information channels to help educate our personnel and families in light of confirmed cases of Middle Eastern... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan Change of Command Ceremony Announced
May 26, 2015 — MEDIA ADVISORYRELEASE #2015004 May 26, 2015U.S. Forces Japan Change of Command Ceremony AnnouncedYOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Lt. Gen. Salvatore A. “Sam” Angelella, commander of U.S. Forces, Japan, and... MORE

Department of Defense announces Air Force CV-22 Deployment
May 11, 2015 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERELEASE #2015003 May 12, 2015Department of Defense announces Air Force CV-22 DeploymentYOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – The U.S. Department of Defense announced today plans to station a... MORE

U.S. Pacific Command Supports Nepal Recovery Efforts
May 7, 2015 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERELEASE # 201502 May 7, 2015U.S. Pacific Command Supports Nepal Recovery EffortsYokota AB, Tokyo Japan –U.S. Pacific Command's Joint Task Force 505 has been activated to support... MORE

USFJ STATEMENT ON FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKE
March 11, 2015 — USFJ STATEMENT ON FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKE(Translated release below)YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella released the... MORE

Keen Sword 2015 The U.S.-Japan biennial joint-bilateral field training exercise
October 21, 2014 — Yokota AB, Tokyo Japan – Units from Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military forces will conduct a bilateral field training exercise called Keen Sword 15 beginning Nov. 8, 2014. The... MORE

Three years later: 31st MEU remembers Operation Tomodachi
March 13, 2014 — USS BONHOMME RICHARD– Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron 11 (PHIBRON) held a moment of silence to commemorate the Japanese citizens who lost their... MORE

First Round of Environment Stewardship Consultations Begins
March 12, 2014 — On Feb. 11, the first round of consultations toward producing a framework further addressing environmental stewardship, including an agreement to supplement the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement... MORE

USFJ releases statement on third anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
March 11, 2014 — Yokota AB, Tokyo Japan - Today marks the third anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The world watched in horror at the unprecedented triple disaster that rocked Japan that Friday afternoon... MORE

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