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DoD Report Details China’s Growing Military, Economic Power

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, observes an attack exercise with People's Liberation Army Gen. Song Puxuan, commander, Northern Theater Command, at a PLA base in Shenyang, China, Aug. 16, 2017.
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CJCS signs Joint Staff Mechanism with PRC Counterpart

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs the Joint Staff Dialogue Mechanism with his Chinese counterpart Gen. Fang Fenghui following a roundtable discussion at the Ba Yi, Aug. 15, 2017.
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USFJ hosts bilateral SEL Symposium

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, United States Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force command CMSgt, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Toshiaki Miyamae, Joint Staff senior enlisted adviser to the chief of staff, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, listen to opening remarks during the bilateral Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) Symposium at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. The symposium was a two-day event in which SELs between U.S. and Japan discuss various enlisted leadership development programs.
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Discussing Capabilities

Army Lt. Col. Bryan C. Jones, commander, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan, explains his command’s aviation assets and capabilities during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, USAABJ serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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Reviewing the Agenda

From left to right: Army Lt. Col. Bryan C. Jones, commander, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan, Army Maj. Nolan D. Roggenkamp (center), operations officer, USAABJ, and Army Staff Sgt. Joel Redman, crew chief, USAABJ, review the agenda for the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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Taking a peek at the P-20

Soldiers from U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan participate in a tour of the P-20 system, a mobile air traffic control platform operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, USAABJ serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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From One Pilot to Another

Army Lt. Col. Bryan C. Jones (right), commander, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan, and Army Maj. Nolan D. Roggenkamp (center), operations officer, USAABJ, discuss how to best coordinate aviation assets with their U.S. Air Force counterpart during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, USAABJ serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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Saviors from the Sky

Senior leaders from approximately 20 military and civilian rotary wing organizations from Japan and United States pose for a group photo during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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Saviors from the Sky

Senior leaders from approximately 20 military and civilian rotary wing organizations from Japan and United States pose for a group photo during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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Discussing Capabilities

Army Lt. Col. Bryan C. Jones, commander, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan, explains his command’s aviation assets and capabilities during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, USAABJ serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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Sharing Best Practices

Army Lt. Col. Bryan C. Jones (right), commander, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan, discuss best practices with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hikaru Sano (left), commander of JGSDF’s Eastern Army Aviation Group, during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, USAABJ serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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Discussing Capabilities

Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dan J. Blank, standardization pilot, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan, explains his command’s aviation assets and capabilities to his Japan Ground Self-Defense counterpart during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, USAABJ serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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Men and Their Flying Machines

Army Staff Sgt. Joel Redman (left), crew chief, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan, gives a tour of one of his unit’s UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to his Japan Ground Self-Defense Force counterpart during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, USAABJ serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan)
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USAF, JSDF work together

U.S. Air Force NCOs from Kadena Air Base traveled to Gifu AB, Japan, to participate in 10 days of activities with the Japan Air Self Defense Force member during a bilateral exchange held May 17-26, 2016. The 10 day schedule was packed full of activities that proved just how important the culture of trust and respect between the USAF and JASDF is, as well as the warfighting integration and being ready to facilitate deterrence and assist each other in the area of responsibility as needed.
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Flags fly over Iwakuni for Friendship Day air show

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (May 5, 201) - Pemberton Aerosports executed a flag jump during the Friendship Day 2016 Air Show. Since 1973, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and Japanese hosts. The event traditionally draws more than 200,000 visitors and participants. This year was the 40th Friendship Day, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. This annual event showcases a variety of static displays, aviation performances and demonstrations for guests of the largest single-day event in Iwakuni.
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Ospreys conclude earthquake airlift support

YATSUSHIRO BAY, Japan (April 22, 2016) An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is loaded with relief supplies as an SH-60K Sea Hawk helicopter from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force takes off from the destroyer helicopter ship JS Hyuga (DDH) 181. At request of the Japanese government, U.S. Forces Japan is providing airlift support to Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). A JSDF task force of more than 25,000 personnel is providing humanitarian and disaster relief assistance to the people affected by the magnitude 6.5 and 7.3 earthquakes that struck the Kumamoto area on 14 and 16 April 2016.
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U.S. participates in 28th iteration of JMSDF Fleet Review

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies over the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force warships, near Tokyo Bay, during the 28th iteration of the JMSDF Fleet Review, Oct. 18, 2015. Approximately 28 aircraft from the JMSDF, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps flew above the warship. The fleet review allowed the JMSDF to assess its readiness and demonstrated the Japanese and the U.S. commitment to enduring prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
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18th Wing participates in Okinawa disaster drill

In this photo, a Japan Coast Guard S-76D hovers as members lower a rescue swimmer during an annual Okinawa Prefectural Government bilateral disaster response exercise at Atta Port, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. The scenario centered on the evacuation and rescue of Okinawa inhabitants following a deadly tsunami hitting the island’s eastern coast. A total of 82 separate entities from the U.S. military, Japan Self-Defense Force and local emergency responders worked together to ensure the success of the exercise.
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