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U.S.-Japan Forces Welcome the New Year with Bilateral Jump

Leadership from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces discuss details from the safety brief for the New Year's jump at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 8, 2020. The training allows U.S. and Japanese units to work alongside one another while improving the readiness of our combined forces.

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Yokosuka Holds Military Working Dog Joint Training

Military working dog handlers from the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force, come together for a day of joint training with their K-9s at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. MWDs fill an important role at the base in which they are assigned to, protecting government assets by performing weapon, bomb, and drug detection throughout the installation.

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14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen Load Today to Fight Tomorrow

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, directs his ‘three man’ during the placement of the jammer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. The three-man team is responsible for making sure the munitions are safe and match mission requirements.

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Building the King High School in Sesabo

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrate the groundbreaking for the renovation and replacement of E.J. King High School at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo

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Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary in 2020

Capt. Rich Jarrett, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) commanding officer, unveiled a special command logo commemorating the command’s 75th year of promoting peace and partnership with Japan, CFAY’s host nation, Jan 1. In a year-long celebration that will last throughout 2020, CFAY will spotlight its past, present, and ongoing friendship with the City of Yokosuka and Japan.

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Powering the Fleet

Lt. Cmdr. Chris Auger, public works officer for Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 4160V facility on the pier adjacent to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Modernization of shore support pier service electrical infrastructure will support the first-in-class warship. America, part of Commander, Amphibious Squadron Eleven, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Relief and Appointment Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Aaron Colling, with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, speaks during his relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 18, 2019. This traditional ceremony symbolizes the passing of responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Marcos A. Cordero to Sgt. Maj. Aaron Colling.

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Women’s Leadership Highlighted during 25th Year of CARAT

Official U.S. Navy file photo of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2019.

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Commander US 7th Fleet and Commander Naval Forces Japan Speak to National Institute for Defense Studies Students.

Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ) and Naval Region Japan (CNRJ), speaks to students attending a joint advanced course at Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies about the importance of the Japan and United States alliance. The students visited Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka to learn about their roles as future commanders in the Japan Self Defense Force.

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Tinsel Town delivers snow, festivities to Okinawa

A woman pushes a child on a snow sled during the 18th Wing Tinsel Town event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2019. Other events and games included a rock climbing wall, food trucks, and more.

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Japan Provost Marshal Visits Yama Sakura 77

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Susumu Umeda, JGSDF provost marshal, shakes hands with U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Angel Rodriguez, U.S. Army, Japan force protection non-commissioned officer in charge, during Yama Sakura 77 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 13, 2019. “By conducting patrols together, we are able to enhance our nations’ relationship greatly,” Umeda said.

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Sicola Takes Command of 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge

The official party renders a hand salute as colors are paraded during the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) change of command ceremony. Capt. Craig C. Sicola, of Dallas, relieved Capt. Eric J. Anduze, from Manati, Puerto Rico, as the ship's commanding officer. Blue Ridge, a part of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in support of security and stability within the Indo-Pacific Region.

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US Marines, sailors aboard MCB-Camp Butler take part in Security Augmentation Force Training

U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Base-Camp Smedley D. Butler execute the shotgun range during the Security Augmentation Force Training from Dec. 12, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. SAF training is essential to the Provost Marshal Office as it provides extra man power and security capabilities in case of an emergency on or off military installations.

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Three Midshipmen Train at Japan's National Defense Academy in Yokosuka

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joseph McAlarnen, right, with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Capt. Atsushi Kawabata, left, with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, brief during a Rehearsal of Concept drill, which simulates various courses of action with U.S. forces and Japanese member during Exercise Yama Sakura 77 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 7, 2019. Participants included Marines from 3D MEB, Soldiers from U.S. Army I Corps and 40th Infantry Division, and members from the JGSDF Eastern Army and ARDB. Yama Sakura is a JGSDF and U.S. Army-led, bilateral Command Post Exercise that strengthens military operations, readiness, trust, and friendship between U.S. forces and the JGSDF.

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Lebron takes over as Amphibious Squadron 11 Commodore

Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Zilka introduces the official party during the change of command ceremony for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Capt. Richard Lebron relieved Capt. Jim McGovern as commodore of the only forward-deployed amphibious squadron in the U.S. Navy. America, part of Commander, PHIBRON 11 and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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Yama Sakura 77 Kicked Off - “Together to the Future!”

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army, U.S. Army, Canadian Army, British Army and Australian Army service members stand at attention during the opening ceremony of exercise Yama Sakura 77 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 9, 2019. “We lead all of you in bringing the full weight of our forces until we are victorious,” said Lt. Gen. Takayuki Onozuka, commanding general of the JGSDF Eastern Army. “Our shared motto, ‘Together to the future!’”

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USS America Arrives in Sasebo

Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) arrives at Sasebo, Japan to join the forward-deployed naval forces. America is assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven and will serve as the flagship for Expeditionary Strike Group 7 while conducting routine operations in the Western Pacific.

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Yama Sakura 77 Cultural Tour

Sgt. 1st Class Gerardo Matos Negron, part of the 42nd Military Police Brigade, finishes his Christmas shopping at the Nakamise Dori street market as part of a cultural tour in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 6, 2019. Eighty-nine shops line the street, selling traditional souvenirs like kimonos and fans, as well as novelty items and desserts.

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Forest Light Middle Army Begins

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, and Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, participate in an opening ceremony during Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan, Dec. 1, 2019. Forest Light Middle Army is an annual training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the United States and Japan Alliance by allowing infantry units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics.

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Kadena Innovators compete for AF-level honors

From left, Master Sgt. Joy McCammon, 718th Force Support Squadron casualty operations section chief, Staff Sgt. Alexander Nestle, 18th Communications Squadron software development supervisor, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sills, 18th CS NCO in charge of application development, stand for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2019. They are part of the PRAS team named as one of two U.S. Pacific Air Forces Spark Tank nominees to compete at the Air Force level.

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