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Message from Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, on Service Member Conduct
July 22, 2024 — In my nearly three years as the commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, I am continuously impressed by the daily work carried out by our U.S. and Japanese bilateral teams. Our shared... MORE

U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Third Trilateral Aerial Exercise
April 2, 2024 — For the third time following the historic trilateral summit at Camp David in fall 2023, fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted the third trilateral aerial escort... MORE

Statement on V-22 Return to Flight Clearance
March 8, 2024 — Effective March 8, 2024 (U.S. EST), Naval Air Systems Command has issued a flight clearance for the V-22 Osprey thereby lifting the grounding. Return to flight timelines after the issuance of flight... MORE

Ex. Keen Edge 24 Concludes with Trilateral Successes
February 15, 2024 — For the first week of February, installations across Japan and Hawaii saw an influx of personnel from across the globe; from Norfolk to Osan, planners and strategists arrived throughout United States... MORE

Bilateral Exercise Keen Edge 2024 Begins
January 31, 2024 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - The U.S. military and the Japan Self Defense Forces began conducting a bilateral command post exercise Keen Edge 24, with the participation of Australian Defence Force... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan Join JSDF Earthquake Relief Efforts
January 16, 2024 — United States Forces Japan is supporting Japan Self Defense Forces during their ongoing relief efforts for those affected by the January 1, 2024, earthquake on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa... MORE

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