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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

Statement from Lt. Gen. Salvatore A. “Sam” Angelella USFJ Commander on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
February 11, 2014 — United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and all of our components take prevention, investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults very seriously. Sexual assault is a crime and a contradiction to... MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY - Keen Edge 14 Announcement
January 8, 2014 — Units from Japan Self Defense Forces (JDSF) and U.S. military forces will conduct a bilateral command post exercise, called Keen Edge 14 beginning Jan. 21, 2014. The exercise, which will run until... MORE

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