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U.S. Forces Japan, JJS enhance bilateral disaster response capabilities during Joint Exercise Rescue 2026
July 22, 2026 — U.S. military personnel and the Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (JJOC) commenced Joint Exercise Rescue (JXR) 2026 this July, conducting a large-scale, bilateral disaster relief simulation designed to test and strengthen emergency response capabilities... MORE

New Forum to Enhance U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Okinawa
April 29, 2025 — U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ), in cooperation with the Government of Japan (GOJ), is pleased to announce the establishment of a new forum for cooperation dedicated to enhancing communication and fostering shared understanding between U.S. Forces and local stakeholders... MORE

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military begin biennial exercise Keen Sword 25
October 23, 2024 — Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military are conducting exercise Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024, at various locations across Japan. Keen Sword is the latest in a... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan, GOJ Enhance Accident Guidelines
July 25, 2019 — The United States and Government of Japan came to an agreement today to enhance current guidelines when responding to U.S. military aircraft accidents in Japan... MORE

USFJ hosts Japanese Defense Minister Iwaya
June 19, 2019 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Japan Minister of Defense, Takeshi Iwaya, visited the headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan today and met with the USFJ commander, Lt. Gen Kevin B. Schneider. The two leaders... MORE

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