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U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces conclude biennial exercise Keen Sword 2023
November 18, 2022 — Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military have concluded exercise Keen Sword 23 on November 19, 2022, after 11 days of bilateral and multinational training evolutions.During this year’s iteration, the full spectrum of operational capabilities was flexed, joining elements of the JSDF and U.S. forces across Japan from the...

Lt. Gen. Rupp's Remarks for Ex. Keen Sword 23 Bilateral Press Conference
November 16, 2022 — Good morning everyone, and thank you for being here. I hope you are all as excited to be here on the deck of the Izumo as I am.皆さん、おはようございます。お越しいただきありがとうございます。ここでヘリコプターのフライトのようにエキサイティングになれればと思います。I would also like to thank my very good friend General Yamazaki for this opportunity and for hosting me aboard the IZUMO, an impressive vessel in its own...

Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan & 5th Air Force Change of Command Speech
August 27, 2021 — U.S. AIR FORCE LT GEN RICKY N. RUPP, INCOMING COMMANDER, U.S. FORCES JAPAN/5TH AIR FORCE Minasan ohayōgozaimasu.Minister Nakayama; Honorable Mr. Kihara; Lt Gen Uchikura; Maj Gen Kameoka; Maj Gen Yajima; Director Ichikawa; Director Oka; Honorable Ms Jan Adams; Honorable Ms Julia Longbottom; Charge de-Affairs Raymond Greene; ADM Aquilino; General...

Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan & 5th Air Force Change of Command Speech
August 27, 2021 — U.S. AIR FORCE LT GEN KEVIN B. SCHNEIDER, OUTGOING COMMANDER, U.S. FORCES JAPAN/5TH AIR FORCE Welcome again and thank you all for being here today. I want to once again acknowledge some of our distinguished visitors and good friends from the Government of Japan, the Japan Joint Staff, the Self-Defense Forces, and the US Embassy who travelled...

Adm. John C. Aquilino, U.S. Forces Japan & 5th Air Force Change of Command Speech
August 27, 2021 — ADM. JOHN C. AQUILINO, COMMANDER, U.S. INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you General Wilsbach for your remarks and for your exceptional leadership.Minister Nakayama, The Honorable Kihara, General Sugiyama, General Marumo, General Suzuki, Chargé Greene, Ambassadors, fellow Flag and General Officers, VIPs, senior civilian...