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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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, U.S. Forces Japan & 5th Air Force Change of Command Speech
August 27, 2021 — U.S. AIR FORCE GEN. KENNETH S. WILSBACH, COMMANDER, PACIFIC AIR FORCES Ohayou Gozaimasu. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It is wonderful returning to such a beautiful place so dear to me and my family.Allow me to extend a hearty welcome and thank you for being here. I would especially like to recognize: ADM Aquilino; the Honorable Nakayama; the... MORE

Keynote Speech to the Center for Strategic and International Studies' 2021 Ryozo Kato Award by Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider
August 2, 2021 — Thank you for welcoming me here today to recognize the newest recipients of the Kato Prize. As commander of U.S. Forces, Japan, I am always eager to talk about the Alliance. But I am especially proud when I am able to join in celebrating the achievements of the individuals who dedicate themselves every day to the values and mission underpinning... MORE

Remarks to the Japan National Press Club Lieutenant General Kevin B. Schneider Commander, U.S. Forces Japan 25 February 2020
March 4, 2020 — -Opening- Good afternoon. I want to thank the Japan National Press Club for hosting this event. I am very pleased to be here, especially as we continue to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Treaty of Cooperation and Mutual Security between the United States and Japan. This is truly an historic time for an historic alliance... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Training at Hijudai complies with bilateral agreements
February 21, 2020 — Yokota Air Base, Tokyo – U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force completed live-fire training at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, on February 19, 2020 as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP). The units involved complied with all bilateral agreements while scheduling and executing the training... MORE

Change of Command – 18 WG Remarks by Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider Commander, U.S. Forces Japan / Commander, 5th Air Force, Pacific Air Forces July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019 — I am glad to be at Kadena Air Base for this momentous occasion, and am absolutely honored to bid a fond farewell to Brig. Gen. Case “Basket” Cunningham, and to welcome Brig. Gen. Joel “Joker” Carey back to the “Keystone of the Pacific.” ... MORE

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