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JUMP engages US servicemembers in high-level dialogue with U.S.-Japan alliance leaders. Made possible by financial support from the Embassy of Japan.
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Joined April 2015
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps began a joint drill on Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture on Sunday. The live-wire drill, dubbed “Iron Fist,” was observed by the press on Monday. https://t.co/lDLMyLj4d6
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps began a joint drill on Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture on Sunday.
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JUMP Quantico featured a panel of experts with LtGen Chip Gregson (USMC, Ret.), former Asst. Sec. of Defense and III MEF Commander, BGen Matthew Tracy (USMC), President of the Marine Corps University; and Col Satoshi Masaka (JGSDF), Military Attache at the Embassy of Japan.
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Yesterday, Sasakawa USA & the Embassy of Japan held a JUMP event at the Marine Corps War College at MCB Quantico focusing on "Transitioning to an Operational Alliance: Bilateral Implications of Upgrading U.S. Forces Japan to a Warfighting Command."
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Japan and the U.S. have held regular talks on the United States’ “nuclear umbrella,” the two sides said Sunday, with discussions also focusing on China’s “destabilizing nuclear weapons buildup and testing.” https://t.co/WUa2zEoOwB
japantimes.co.jp
The allies’ Extended Deterrence Dialogue came amid growing tensions with China over Beijing’s push to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal — an issue broached at the talks.
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It has been learned that the US Department of Defense has told a congressional audit body that MCAS Futenma in Okinawa will not be returned to Japanese authorities unless Tokyo provides a runway longer than the ones at its replacement facility. https://t.co/eJUlTgeIpw
nhk.or.jp
It has been learned that the US Department of Defense has told a congressional audit body that Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in southern Japan will not be returned to Japanese authorities unless...
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The Air Force has delayed delivery of the 18th Wing’s first F-15EX Eagle II fighters to Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, according to the wing. https://t.co/xoxnWF6dFY
stripes.com
The delivery of the 18th Wing’s first F-15EX Eagle II fighters to Kadena Air Base was delayed because of a Boeing strike, an official said.
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The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 26 1JA off the coast of Japan in Ise Bay, Jan. 30 -Feb. 11 https://t.co/qRI1oQp293
navy.mil
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 26 1JA off the coast of Japan in Ise Bay, Jan. 30 -Feb. 11
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Following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's landslide victory in Sunday's House of Representatives election, the United States plans to enhance cooperation with the Asian ally in security and economic matters. https://t.co/3YvUel7mGj
japantimes.co.jp
The result strengthens Takaichi's political foundation, a U.S. official said, making it easier to advance talks on Japan's investment in and loans to the United States.
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Japan and the US have agreed to streamline foreign military sales (FMS) procurement as Tokyo seeks to resolve shipment issues of weapons acquired from America. https://t.co/o0DVB5ALkH
thedefensepost.com
Japan and the US have agreed to streamline Foreign Military Sales procurement as Tokyo seeks to resolve shipment issues of weapons acquired from America.
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Thank you to the Augusta Military Academy Museum staff in Staunton, VA, for the opportunity to tour your museum yesterday, prior to the JUMP event at @VMI1839.
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On Tuesday, LTG Larry Nicholson, former Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan, (USMC, Ret.) & Col Satoshi Masaka, Military Attaché, @JapanEmbDC, (JGSDF), served as panelists at the JUMP VMI event. @SasakawaUSA President, Dr. Akimoto, served as moderator.
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Yesterday, @VMI1839 graciously hosted a JUMP event in Lexington, VA, on the importance of the US-Japan Alliance in the Indo-Pacific. Thank you to ADM Ryo Sakai, former Chief of Staff, (JMSDF, Ret.), for providing the keynote remarks.
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A top Pentagon official discussed strengthening the U.S.-Japan military alliance with a Japanese counterpart in Tokyo as Washington continues to put pressure on its allies in Asia to ramp up defense spending and ease the burden on the American military. https://t.co/bUconGJQpj
japantimes.co.jp
U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby exchanged views on the regional security environment with Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi.
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Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Japan, both headquartered at Camp Courtney on Okinawa. https://t.co/S5ZFVpYE6C
stripes.com
Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Forces Japan.
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The U.S. Defense Department said Saturday its top policymaker will visit Japan and South Korea to advance President Donald Trump's "peace through strength" agenda. https://t.co/gd6IHjriI6
mainichi.jp
WASHINGTON (Kyodo)-- The U.S. Defense Department said Saturday its top policymaker will visit Japan and South Korea to advance President Donald Trump'
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At the Jan. 23 JUMP event in San Diego, Sasakawa USA welcomed US COs from united based across Southern California as well as the crew of the JS Chokai, a Japanese destroyer being refitted in San Diego to employ the Tomahawk missile system. In total over 60 people attended.
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On Friday in San Diego, Sasakawa USA welcomed ADM Ryo Sakai, former Chief of Staff, JMSDF, and VADM John Wade, Commander, US Third Fleet to speak at a JUMP event on the importance of people to people relationships in deepening cooperation between naval forces within the alliance.
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The Pentagon is urging allies and partners to take “primary responsibility” for defending themselves, offering “more limited U.S. support” as President Donald Trump’s focus shifts away from China and the Indo-Pacific region as a whole. https://t.co/frkarmoIiI
japantimes.co.jp
The document, which guides the Pentagon's policies, is expected to rattle nervous U.S. allies in Asia, including Japan.
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On Jan. 22, @SasakawaUSA & @JapanEmbDC held a JUMP event w/ the Air Command & Staff College @HQAirUniversity. Lt Gen Burton Field (USAF, Ret.), fmr. Commander, @USForcesJapan & President, @AFA_Air_Space shared lessons from Operation Tomodachi & the evolution of the 🇺🇸🇯🇵 alliance.
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The number of Chinese naval vessels transiting Japan’s southern Osumi Strait hit a record high 15 in 2025, raising concerns that Beijing is surveilling an Air Self-Defense Force base under construction on nearby Mageshima island. https://t.co/W6xQsp1Yzp
asahi.com
The number of Chinese naval vessels transiting Japan’s southern Osumi Strait hit a record high 15 in 2025, raising concerns that Beijing is surveilling an Air Self-Defense Force base under construc...
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