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Marine Corps identifies names of deceased Marines in F/A-18 and KC-130 mishap
December 12, 2018 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan – The five U.S. Marines declared deceased after being involved in a 6 December F/A-18 and KC-130 mishap off the coast of Kochi, Japan have been... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan ends Search and Rescue Operations for missing Marines
December 10, 2018 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Forces Japan ended its search and rescue effort today for five Marines involved in the Dec. 6 accident between a KC-130 and an F/A-18. “It is with a heavy heart that we... MORE

Statement from the USFJ Commander: Ongoing Search and Rescue Operations
December 9, 2018 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Forces Japan continues to work with our Japanese partners to execute a massive search and rescue operation for the five missing Marines involved in a KC-130 - F/A-18... MORE

Search and Rescue Operations Continue for U.S. Marines off the Coast of Japan
December 6, 2018 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan - The United States Marine Corps confirms that two Marines have been found. One is in fair condition and the other has been declared deceased by competent... MORE

Japan Coast Guard marks 150th marine aids to navigation anniversary
December 6, 2018 — WASHINGTON - The Japan Coast Guard presented commemorative stamps commissioned to mark the 150th anniversary of Japan’s first lighthouse during an official visit with the U.S. Coast Guard Nov... MORE

UPDATE: Search and Rescue Operations Underway for U.S. Marines off the Coast of Japan
December 6, 2018 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan - The United States Marine Corps confirms that one additional Marine has been found. The Marine is being transported to a local hospital for... MORE

UPDATE: Search and Rescue Operations Underway for U.S. Marines off the Coast of Japan
December 5, 2018 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan - The United States Marine Corps confirms one of the personnel involved in the mishap is being evaluated by competent medical authorities at Marine Corps... MORE

Search and Rescue Operations Underway for U.S. Marines off the Coast of Japan
December 5, 2018 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Okinawa, Japan – Search and rescue operations continue for U.S. Marine Corps aircraft that were involved in a mishap off of the coast of Japan around 2:00 a.m. Dec... MORE

Statement from the U.S. Forces Japan Commander, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez on the Commencement of Exercise Keen Sword 19
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Japan COLA Rates Changing Soon
October 23, 2018 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Military Advisory Panel has approved the latest Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) rates for U.S. Service members based in Japan.Four locations in Japan will see an increase... MORE

US Military, Japan Self Defense Force prepare for Exercise Keen Sword
October 22, 2018 — PEARL HARBOR, HI - Units from the U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) will conduct exercise Keen Sword beginning Oct. 29, 2018.The biennial exercise is the latest in a series of... MORE

B-52 conducts mission with Koku Jieitai, showcases interoperability
September 28, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- A B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft integrated with the Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) while conducting a routine training mission in the East... MORE

Condolence Message from the USFJ Commander: Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez
August 9, 2018 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - On behalf of the men and women of United States Forces Japan, I extend my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga and to all of the... MORE

III MEF commanding general change of command ceremony
August 2, 2018 — III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, relinquished his post to Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 2, 2018, at Camp Courtney,... MORE

KADENA F-15s to resume flying following inspections
June 12, 2018 — KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, JAPAN - Following a stand-down period and inspection of all F-15 aircraft at Kadena Air Base, flying training is scheduled to resume tomorrow.18th Wing leadership paused... MORE

KADENA AIR BASE F-15 CRASH (Update)
June 11, 2018 — An Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, 18th Wing, crashed at approximately 6:26 a.m. today in the waters south of Okinawa.The aircraft was conducting a routine training... MORE

Kadena Air Base F-15 Crash
June 10, 2018 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - An Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed at about 0626 today in the waters south of Okinawa. The aircraft was conducting a routine training mission. The pilot was the only person in... MORE

Update on Pets and PCS Travel
May 25, 2018 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Effective immediately, service members who PCS’d to Japan with their pet(s) on United Airlines will now be eligible to fly back to the United States using the United PetSafe... MORE

Service Members in Japan have opportunity to influence COLA rates
April 10, 2018 — Beginning in mid-April, service members throughout Japan will have the opportunity to participate in the Overseas Cost of Living Allowance Living Pattern Survey and have a direct impact on future COLA... MORE

U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey aircraft to arrive at Yokota AB
April 3, 2018 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - United States Forces, Japan announced today that five U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft are scheduled to arrive at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo later this week.The... MORE

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