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INDOPACOM Commander Statement
July 9, 2022 — On behalf of all U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific, I want to express our deepest condolences and sorrow to the people of Japan in the wake of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s tragic death. His life... MORE

Army Surgeon General honored by Japanese Army
December 3, 2015 — FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS -- Japanese Army Surgeon General, Maj. Gen. Satoshi Suzuki, presented U.S. Army Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, with the Japanese Medal of Defense Cooperation... MORE

Thousands converge for 16th Kadena Special Olympics
November 9, 2015 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Approximately 1,700 volunteers from different branches of the U.S. military and the local community helped with the 16th annual Kadena Special Olympic Games Nov. 7, here at... MORE

Ambassador Kennedy's Meeting with Okinawa Governor Onaga
June 19, 2015 — Ambassador Caroline Kennedy welcomed Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga to the U.S. Embassy on June 19. In their meeting, she expressed sincere appreciation to Okinawa for its vital contributions to the... MORE

Japan, U.S. Conduct Bilateral Training at Torii Station
February 19, 2015 — Emergency response personnel from Kadena Air Base, Torii Station and variousdepartments of the Okinawa Prefecture conducted an annual bilateral aircraftmishap exercise Feb. 17 at Torii Station,... MORE

USNS Kocak Grounded Near Okinawa, Japan
January 22, 2015 — The Military Sealift Command prepositioning vessel USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005) ran aground off the East Coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 22, at approximately 11:30 a.m.The vessel is located... MORE

Recon Marines Prepare for Parachute Mission in Pacific
January 5, 2015 — “Five minutes!” yelled the jumpmaster as he signaled the Marines to get out of their seats. They stood up and made their way to the rear of the aircraft. They are almost at the drop zone – it’s go... MORE

Japan, Australia to Provide F-35 Maintenance Sites in Pacific Region
December 19, 2014 — Japan and Australia will be sharing maintenance and upgrade duties for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter based or operating in the Pacific region, the program executive officer for the... MORE

U.S., Japan students make music
December 17, 2014 — The Marine Memorial Chapel hosted a holiday concert for Matthew C. Perry Schools and Higashi Junior High School students aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 15, 2014.This event is... MORE

Marines, JGSDF rapidly respond to simulated contaminations
December 17, 2014 — (Dec. 2, 2014) A field and an abandoned structure sustain an unknown, potentially dangerous, contamination leak. U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members hastily suit up in... MORE

Naval Leaders Discuss Bilateral Logistics Partnership between US, Japan
December 15, 2014 — Naval logistics leaders from the United States and Japan met Dec. 4 at the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Maritime Staff Office (MSO) in Tokyo for the 7th annual N4-N4 Talks to discuss... MORE