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U.S., Japan conduct joint airborne operations during Airborne 26

SHIZUOKA, Japan (March 4, 2026) — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s containerized delivery system bundles drop from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at JGSDF East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, March 4, 2026, during Airborne 26. Four U.S. Air Force C-130J aircraft delivered 48 CDS bundles in support of aerial resupply operations. Airborne 26 enhanced interoperability and strengthened regional readiness by integrating personnel insertion and mass cargo airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force operate forward arming, refueling point

JGSDF CAMP METABARU, Japan (Sep. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies over Saga Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025, during exercise JGSDF CAMP METABARU, Japan (Sep. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies over Saga Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025, during exercise Resolute Dragon 25. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise strengthens the command, control, and multidomain maneuver capabilities of Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, focusing on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila) . Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise strengthens the command, control, and multidomain maneuver capabilities of Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, focusing on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Sotodavila)
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Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Pacific, July 11, 2025. Two Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two ROK Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The flight continues to demonstrate and train the collective ability to immediately respond to regional security challenges. (Photo courtesy of the ROK AF)
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Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Pacific, July 11, 2025. Two Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two ROK Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The flight continues to demonstrate and train the collective ability to immediately respond to regional security challenges. (Photo courtesy of the ROK AF)
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Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Pacific, July 11, 2025. Two Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two ROK Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The flight continues to demonstrate and train the collective ability to immediately respond to regional security challenges. (Photo courtesy of the ROK AF)
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Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Pacific, July 11, 2025. Two Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two ROK Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The flight continues to demonstrate and train the collective ability to immediately respond to regional security challenges. (Photo courtesy of the ROK AF)
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Japanese troops perform honor duties to welcome Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, to Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, June 6, 2025. Reed visited several U.S., allied, and commercial installations in the Pacific to strengthen relationships, increasing logistics capacity and cooperation, and discuss the importance of preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (DoD photo by Jonathan Stefanko)
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Japanese troops perform honor duties to welcome Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, to Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, June 6, 2025. Reed visited several U.S., allied, and commercial installations in the Pacific to strengthen relationships, increasing logistics capacity and cooperation, and discuss the importance of preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (DoD photo by Jonathan Stefanko)
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Japanese troops perform honor duties to welcome Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, to Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, June 6, 2025. Reed visited several U.S., allied, and commercial installations in the Pacific to strengthen relationships, increasing logistics capacity and cooperation, and discuss the importance of preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy photo)
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1-5 Infantry Soldiers Participate in North Wind 25 Culminating Field Training Exercise

HOKKAIDO, Japan (Feb. 7, 2025) — U.S. Army Pfc. Abraham Garcia (left) and Spc. William Sisk both infantrymen from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment participate in the culminating field training exercise during North Wind 25, at Camp Minami-Eniwa, Hokkaido, Japan, February 8, 2025. North Wind 25 is a bilateral cold-weather field training exercise designed to enhance combat readiness and promote interoperability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army, taking place January 31 through February 9, 2025, at Camp Makomanai and the Hokudai-en Hokkaido Large Training Area in Hokkaido, in northern Japan. This exercise reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan against external aggression. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lindiwe Henry)
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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, left, commanding general of Marine Forces Pacific, and Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner, middle-right, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during exercise Keen Sword 25 at JGSDF Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23, 2024. KS25 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. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor)
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SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, shake hands following a Keen Sword 25 press conference aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Oct. 22, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chase Stephens)
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Keen Sword 25 | 3/12 Marines arrive in JASDF Kenebetsu Air Base

(Oct. 18, 2024) U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, unload an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from a KC-130J Super Hercules in preparation for Keen Sword 25 at Japan Air Self –Defense Force Kenebetsu Air Base, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 18, 2024. KS25 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)
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RD 24 | HMLA-367, JGSDF support bilateral forward arming and refueling point at Camp Metabaru

240804-M-YJ953-1087 (August 4, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gavyn Dunaway, an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with Aviation Group, Western Army, prepare to refuel aircraft during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 in Saga Prefecture, Japan, Aug. 4, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado)
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RD24 | HMLA-367, JGSDF maintain aircraft at Camp Metabaru

240801-M-YJ953-1086 (August 1, 2024) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing takes off from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Metabaru, Saga, Japan during exercise Resolute Dragon 24, Aug. 1, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. HMLA-367 is forward deployed to the Indo-Pacific to 1st MAW under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado)
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A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar is deployed during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)
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A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar and Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement are staged during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)
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A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar is deployed during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)
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A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar is deployed during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Mikita, a field artillery radar operator with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division guides an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar into position during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2024. The radar was deployed to support training with enhanced sensing and targeting data between 12th MLR and the JSDF during RD 24. This effort aims to enhance operational readiness in the region, underscoring the U.S. Marine Corps’ commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific through realistic training with innovative and proven technology. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)
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