U.S. Forces Japan
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At U.S. Forces Japan, we work with our Japanese allies to deter aggression, ensure the defense of Japan, and preserve peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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Joined March 2011
FRIDAY'S FACT:.The US-Japan bilateral command post exercise #yamasakura89 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇦🇺is soon to start. Occurring since 1982, it is the worlds largest Command Post Exercise between the @Japan_GSDF and U.S. Army.
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RT @USARJ_PAO: Sagami General Depot – COL Joseph C. Scott, Commander of the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, supported U.S. Army Japan-s….
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On August 15, USFJ reached a pivotal milestone in its C2 transformation as the first wave of augmentees arrived at Yokota.
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U.S. service members arrived at Yokota AB in support of the ongoing transformation of USFJ to a Joint Force Headquarters. This deployment marks the beginning of a phased effort to strengthen command & control capabilities & enhance joint operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific.
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RT @JapanJointStaff: On August 19, SEAC Saito met with CMSgtDamian, SEL of U.S. Forces Japan. They discussed NCOs trust building, improving….
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Airmen apply a decal to the side of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron in commemoration of the UH-1N Huey’s departure from the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)
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Volunteers carry a mikoshi during the Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, Aug. 8, 2025. More than 60 volunteers from units across Yokota Air Base carried the mikoshi through the streets of Fussa City.
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FRIDAY'S FACT:.Today, August 15, we observe the 80th Anniversary of the End of the War in Japan, an occasion for shared reflection and remembrance.
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USAF Col. Paul Davidson,35th Fighter Wing commander, dances with festival participants during the annual Nebuta Festival at Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. Taking part in this amazing local tradition highlights the strong bond between the 35th FW and our Japanese neighbors.
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U.S. service members, members of the SMP, soldiers with the @Japan_GSDF, and members of the @MofaJapan_en pick up trash on Kin Sunrise Beach, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 2, 2025. Every month, the SMP hosts a cleanup of Kin Sunrise Beach and has done so for three years.
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RT @TeamYokota: Honored to host Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy E. Meink at Yokota. He met with senior leaders to learn about our key r….
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RT @JMSDF_PAO: 🔷#OpHighmast🔷. #JS_KAGA and #JS_TERUZUKI are conducting a Japan – U.K – Australia – Norway – Spain – U.S.Multilateral Exerci….
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Today is a Japanese holiday, #MountainDay. Whether you have the day off or not, I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Mountain Day!. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)
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FRIDAY'S FACT:.The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) @DeptofDefense was officially established Aug. 10, 1949. The DoD is America’s largest government agency, and its mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security.
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Brig Gen Kelvin W. Gallman, Deputy Commander, USFJ, is greeted by Capt. Les Sobol, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka August 7, 2025 at the installation's Chess Romeo. Gallman assumed the duties as the Deputy Commander, USFJ in May 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by James Kimber)
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 5, 2025. Milius was underway supporting the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet operations for more than three months.
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18th Wing mascot, Kappy and Achi-Mura students pose for a group photo in front of an HH-60W at Kadena AB. During their visit, the students received a brief on the HH-60W, learned the historical context of Okinawa & the importance of fostering peaceful relations between 🇯🇵 and 🇺🇸.
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RT @USAmbJapan: On this solemn day of reflection, we pay homage to the people of Hiroshima and their enduring message of peace and hope. Fo….
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.@JASDF_PAO_ENG members from Hofu Kita Air Base visited Marines at MCAS Iwakuni to enhance their English-language capabilities and strengthen the Japan-U.S. bond, July 23, 2025. 🇯🇵🇺🇸
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RT @JASDF_PAO_ENG: #GenMorita had the first meeting with Lt Gen Stephen F. Jost, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan and Commander, Fifth Air Forc….
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