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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

DOD Launches 24/7 Health Care Support for DOD Civilian Employees in Japan
January 16, 2025 — The Department of Defense now has a 24/7 call center as part of the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOD Civilian Employees program which assists DOD civilian employees with health care navigation and upfront costs associated with accessing Japan’s health care system... 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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