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U.S. Army Garrison Japan Conducts HADR Evacuation Drill with Host-nation Partners

Sgt. 1st Class James Murray, an incident commander assigned to the 88th Military Police Detachment, explains to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force their roles during a humanitarian aid and disaster relief, or HADR, evacuation drill held March 21 on Camp Zama, Japan. The exercise was a joint effort between the U.S. Army, the JGSDF and Sagamihara City.

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Misawa Logistics Mechanics Conduct Their First Combat Readiness Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Yingling, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service technician, places a bucket of tools on the ground with Tech. Sgt. Garrett Dicus, right, the 35th LRS multipurpose maintenance section chief, during the first LRS agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2019. The ACE concept tests Airmen’s ability to demonstrate advanced readiness and forward thinking while responding to an unexpected contingency operation.

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Misawa Maintainers Innovate New Parts for Targeting Pods, Re-achieve 98% Mission Standard Rate

Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight, inspect and rebuild an awaiting part pod at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2019. The ALQ-184 pod intercepts radar signals from aircraft and missile sites and is used to support the suppression of enemy air defenses mission by increasing reception range, reducing countermeasure response time and improving reliability.

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Japanese Police Train Camp Zama Motorcyclists

Lt. Utaka Shimizu of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters trains riders during the annual Army Ride Safety Awareness Day at Camp Zama March 15.

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U.S., Japanese Military Dental Professionals Meet for 65th Tri-Service Dental Symposium in Tokyo

From left, Col. Ryan Wong, commander of U.S. Army Dental Activity Japan at Camp Zama, Japan; Air Force Col. Song Rhim, commander of the 374th Dental Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan; and Navy Cmdr. Thomas Berchtold, associate director of dental services at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan, listen to keynote speaker, Dr. Philippe Hujoel, an epidemiologist and professor at the University of Washington, during the 65th Tri-Service Dental Symposium, held March 12 through 14 at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo.

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U.S., Thai and Singaporean Airmen Support Korat Community during COPE Tiger 2019

A Ban PaLai School student thanks Col. Teo Soo Yeow, Singapore air force COPE Tiger 2019 exercise director, after being served lunch during a cultural exchange at Korat, Thailand, March 13, 2019. COPE Tiger participants had the opportunity to spend the morning with the kids, participating in a team-building exercise, dancing along to the Royal Thai Air Force Band and eating lunch.

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Paving the Way: Team Kadena Company Grade Officer Council, TOP 3 Mentor JROTC Cadets

U.S. Air Force SSgt. Jacori Ownes, 18 AES, Aeromedical Evacuation Technician mission planner, shows High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets some of the training equipment used to train their medics March 13, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The cadets got to see how the 18th AES trains their personnel to deal with situations that may arise while transporting patients to care.

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The U.S, Thailand, and Singapore Launch 25th COPE Tiger Exercise

U. S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalle Hougaard, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief performs a pre-flight inspection during COPE Tiger 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 11, 2019. COPE Tiger is an annual multilateral aerial exercise aimed at improving combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations.

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Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award-winning Airman Fortifies Japanese-American Relations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shigeru Aihata, right, a 6th Air Defense Missile Group supply management section chief, prepare to receive the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top JASDF and U.S. Air Force member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships.

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U.S. Forces, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Participate in Resilient Shield 2019

In this file photo, a Navy officer standing officer of the deck watch in the Office of Naval Research Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training and Testing Facility (FIST2FAC), which allows Sailors to interact with artificially intelligent synthetic forces in verious settings.

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U.S. Service Members Volunteer in Lantern Festival

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni residents pose for a photo during a lantern festival in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 3, 2019. U.S. service members with Marine Aircraft Group 12 volunteer during a lantern festival in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 3, 2019. Service members from MCAS Iwakuni volunteered in the event that was held by the Blue Art Project, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to people with developmental disorders.

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U.S. Marine Applies Basic Lifesaving Skill to Help Civilian in Okinawa

Col. Vincet Ciccoli, right, awards Staff Sgt. Jonathan McClure, left, a Navy Achievement Medal February 22, 2019, aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. McClure was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for superior performance of duty while serving as a military policeman and accident investigation section chief Provost Marshal’s office, H&S Bn, MCIPAC-MCB. With quick thinking and a bias for action, McClure rescued a woman from choking at a local restaurant.

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Engineers Designing the Future

The Bilateral Senior Engineer Conference brought together engineers and senior leaders from across the Pacific region, the continental U.S. and our Japanese Alliance partners together in the same room over three days to discuss solutions for facility construction in a constrained construction environment.

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A New Beginning for a Squadron

Master Sgt. Carlos Boglin, 374th OSS first sergeant (on ladder), Airman 1st Class Ricardo Bustamante, 374 OSS intelligence journeyman (background) and Capt. Duncan Dillon 374 OSS executive officer, hang a C-130J Super Hercules model in the OSS building at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2018. With over 26 different job titles, the OSS has an abundance of experts who work together to support Yokota’s UH-1N, C-12J and C-130J aircraft.

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Cobra Gold 19: Opening Ceremony

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Gen. Pornpipat Benyasri (center), Chargé d’affaires Mr. Peter Haymond (left), U.S. Embassy in Thailand and Lt. Gen. Gary J. Volesky (right), commander, U.S. Army First Corps representing U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, led the opening ceremony for Exercise Cobra Gold 19 at the Akathotsarot Camp, Phitsanulok Province, Tuesday Feb. 12, 2019. They were joined by the ambassadors of Japan and the Republic of Korea and representatives from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore along with many other dignitaries and national leaders representing numerous other participating nations. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

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Cobra Gold 19: Opening Ceremony

Service members march to formation for the opening ceremony of exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 12, 2019. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

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Misawa Propulsion Airmen Speed up F-16 Engine Delivery to PACAF Bases

The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight centralized repair storage facility stores various equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2019. The seemingly brand new building is constructed out of four unused corrugated metal buildings, which aided in cost savings, time and resources.

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7th Fleet Command Ship USS Blue Ridge Visits Otaru, Japan

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Otaru for a port visit. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific Region.

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U.S., Japanese Leaders Discuss Misawa Bilateral Programs

Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, reviews plans for the Misawa Kids Center during the Community Relations Advisory Council meeting at the Misawa International Center, Japan, Feb. 5, 2019. The Misawa Kids Center, opening in April 2019, will help Misawa Air Base and Misawa City kids connect with each other.

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Lt. Gen. Schneider Takes Command of U.S. Military in Japan

U.S. Navy Adm. Philip S. Davidson, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, (left), prepares to transfer command of United States Forces Japan from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Jerry P. Martinez, (center), to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider (right), at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 5, 2019. Schneider previously served as the chief of staff, United States Indo-Pacific Command.

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