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Japanese partners tour US Army vessel to better understand capabilities

Lt. Col. Yong Choe, operations officer for the 10th Support Group, speaks to a group of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leaders before they tour a U.S. Army landing craft utility vessel at Yokohama North Dock, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022.
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Yokota participates in multilateral New Year’s Jump exercise

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper looks at back at his jumpmaster waiting for the signal to jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over the Camp Narashino training area, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 8, 2023. The jumps showcase a multilateral capability bringing military power together to train and emphasize a strong commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
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Yokota participates in multilateral New Year’s Jump exercise

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade, stand under the static line on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prior to jumping during the annual New Year’s Jump over Camp Narashino training area, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 8, 2023. This event is the first of the year for Yokota Air Base, but just the beginning of a new year of a series of multilateral training exercises increasing the combat readiness and friendship between the U.S. and their partners and allies.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force airmen smooth out concrete during a bilateral rapid airfield damage repair (RADR) training as part of exercise Keen Sword 25 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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Three Years of Space Force- Reflections and the Future for Bilateral Space Operations in Japan

In addition to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command establishing the U.S. Space Forces, Indo-Pacific, the USSF’s first overseas component to a combatant command, many benchmarks have been achieved in the bolstering of defense and security in the space domain for United States Forces Japan, further strengthening the bilateral alliance in defense of the country.
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Yama Sakura 83 Enhances Security Interests of Allies and Partners in Indo-Pacific

Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson, commanding general of America’s First Corps, offers remarks at the Yama Sakura 83 press conference at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. The Yama Sakura training event encourages participants to work as dedicated partners in support of the US-Japan security alliance and for the continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Alert Contingency MAGTF (ACM): ‘Our Most Ready Force’

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines provide security for a platoon attack during Stand-in Force Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Dec.11, 2022. SiF-EX is a Division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez)
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Yama Sakura 83 Enhances Security Interests of Allies and Partners in Indo-Pacific

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members work alongside U.S. Army Soldiers as part of Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. The Yama Sakura training event encourages participants to work as dedicated partners in support of the US-Japan security alliance and for the continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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A 9th Mission Support Command patch is worn by U.S. Army Maj. Caleb Dexter, 9th MSC strategic planner, while preparing for Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. Since its inception in 1982, Yama Sakura has focused on the development and refinement of joint force lethality between the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. JaNae Jensen)
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U.S., Japan, Australia integrate Allied Logistics during Tri-Lateral Operations

The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), steams in formation with Royal Australian Navy supply ship, HMAS Stalwart (A304), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship, JS Setogiri (DD 156), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 20. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Trilateral Co-Op tour held at Yokota Air Base

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Australian Army, and U.S. military participate in a trilateral Cooperative -Work Program (Co-Op) tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2022. The tour is designed to improve trilateral relations, enhance English comprehensive skills and increase JGSDF officers’ and noncommissioned officers’ understanding of the U.S. Forces in Japan mission.
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Japan hosts Australia, India, U.S. in Naval Exercise Malabar 2022

The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), steams in formation with Indian Navy Ship, INS Shivalik (F47), during Exercise Malabar 2022, in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 11. Malabar 2022 is a Japan-led, surface, air, and subsurface multi-lateral field training exercise with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy and U.S. Navy. Malabar 2022 enhances interoperability between Australian, Indian, Japanese and U.S. maritime forces, strengthens the critical partnerships and demonstrates U.S. naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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DOD Officials See Real Progress in Indo-Pacific

In this file photo, the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), steams in formation with ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Indian Navy during Exercise Malabar 2022, in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 11. Malabar 2022 is a Japan-led, surface, air, and subsurface multi-lateral field training exercise with the Indian Navy, JMSDF, Royal Australian Navy and U.S. Navy. Malabar 2022 enhances interoperability between Australian, Indian, Japanese and U.S. maritime forces, strengthens the critical partnerships and demonstrates U.S. naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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USS Michigan Operates in 7th Fleet

The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) made a brief stop for personnel near Okinawa, Japan as part of its deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Nov. 10. Michigan is homeported at Naval Base Kitsap, Washington and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.
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Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with New Zealand Chief of the Navy Rear Adm. David Proctor

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday meets with the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy Rear Adm. David Proctor in Yokohama, Japan, Nov. 7. This engagement was one of many held during the International Fleet Review and Western Pacific Naval Symposium.
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SWO Boss Visits Japan to Engage with Surface Warriors

Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, is greeted by Cmdr. Nick Hoffman, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). During a tour, Kitchener evaluated Dewey’s current state of readiness, met with Sailors and presented the crew with the 2021 Battle Effectiveness award.
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VMM-265 conducts Low Altitude Tactics training at 300 feet

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 conducts low altitude tactics (LAT) training in vicinity of Northern Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms and maneuver across multiple domains.
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U.S. Air Force observes JASDF exercise at Yakumo Sub Base

Members from 5th Air Force and the 515th Air Mobility Command watch as Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jieitai) simulate refueling an aircraft at Yakumo Sub Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. U.S. service members went to Yakumo Sub Base to learn how to better integrate with JASDF during a real-world contingency.
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USS Zumwalt Conducts Port Call in Japan

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Nancy Coronado, from Aguila, Arizona, stands watch as aft lookout aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) while the ship departs getting underway from Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 8. Zumwalt is conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander Visits Japan

Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, left, talks with first sergeants at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. During his visit, Jacobson met with Airmen and learned about the strategic capabilities, operations tempo and future plans for Yokota.
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