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Keen Sword 2017
October 31, 2016 — Units from the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) will conduct Exercise Keen Sword 17 beginning Oct. 30, 2016. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise... MORE

Arrival of F-35 Lightning II to Japan
October 31, 2016 — The United States Government officially notified the Government of Japan regarding the planned introduction and basing of the F-35B Lightning II in Japan on Oct. 13. The 16 aircraft are scheduled to... MORE

U.S. B-1 BOMBERS CONDUCT SEQUENCE FLIGHTS WITH SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN IN RESPONSE TO NUCLEAR TEST
September 13, 2016 — -- Today, two U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted training with fighter aircraft from the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and a low-level flight... MORE

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

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