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Recap from USFJ Press Conference
July 31, 2020 — The commander of United States Forces, Japan, Lt Gen Kevin B. Schneider, held the first-ever USFJ virtual press conference on July 29. This conference addressed USFJ’s on-going efforts to combat COVID-19 in Japan as well as security issues in the Indo-Pacific Region. The full conference can be viewed on the Defense Visual Information Distribution System here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/761437/us-forces-japan-virtual-press-conference ... MORE

US-Japan Joint Statement on COVID-19
July 29, 2020 — The Government of Japan (GOJ) and United States Forces Japan (USFJ) have worked closely in our joint effort to combat COVID-19. The GOJ and USFJ are seriously concerned by the global pandemic and challenges posed to the health of the Japanese community as well as the personnel of USFJ. In recognition of the challenges posed by this pandemic, Lieutenant General Schneider, Commander of USFJ, has maintained the Public Health Emergency for USFJ since April. USFJ has implemented comprehensive and rigorous health protection policies, which are consistent with measures taken by the GOJ to combat COVID-19 and to alleviate local concern. Every time there are positive cases among USFJ personnel, both sides share necessary information between the respective health authorities and notify the local governments concerned. Both sides will continue to work together to ensure that such exchange of information will be done as expeditiously as possible... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan Directs Post-ROM COVID Testing for SOFA Members
July 24, 2020 — Yokota Air Base, Tokyo – To reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases among U.S. personnel following international travel, the Commander of U.S. Forces Japan yesterday directed all Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) personnel to undergo a COVID-19 exit test prior to release from the mandatory 14-day restriction of movement (ROM). The ROM policy applies to all SOFA-status personnel including military, civilians, families, and contractors, upon arrival in Japan... MORE

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