U.S.-Japan Alliance Anniversary

Photo By Brianna Dandridge | Rear Adm. T. C. Cropper, Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Japanese Navy Cmdr. Eiji Imanishi prepare to cut the cake at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the U.S.- Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.  

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

01.19.2010

Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Brianna Dandridge 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

MANAMA, Bahrain - U.S. and Japanese Naval forces celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S.- Japan security treaty with an informal ceremony and cake cutting on Jan. 19, at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command headquarters.

"I consider the power of the U.S., Japan alliance as tremendous," said Rear Adm. Thomas Cropper, Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. "There are many ships in the naval forces. Japan brings friendship, partnership and leadership to the table, and we want to recognize all of those on this occasion," said Cropper.

Jan. 19 marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the U.S. and Japan. Signed in Washington D.C. in 1960 and ratified later that year by both nations, the document has served as the foundation for the U.S. Navy's strong working relationship with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force.

• Date Taken: 01.19.2010
• Date Posted: 01.21.2010 00:45
• Story ID: 44193
• Location: MANAMA, BH