Video by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft | 35th Fighter Wing | 01.23.2025
Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, and the 35th Medical Group participate in an active shooter exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. The exercise tested base-wide response capabilities to treat wounded personnel and find and neutralize a moving threat across the installation. Threat response training enhances interoperability between......
Photo by Cpl. Kalina Hyche | U.S. Army Japan | 09.16.2023
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participate in a live fire machine gun range as part of exercise Orient Shield 23 at Kamifurano Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, September 16, 2023. The tactical-level exercise aims to improve the combat preparedness and interoperability of both the U.S. and Japan while......
Photo by Cpl. Kalina Hyche | U.S. Army Japan | 09.16.2023
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense force conduct assessments on simulated casualties during the Orient Shield 23 training exercise at Kamifurano Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, September 16, 2023. As a part of a bilateral training exercise, the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aim to acquire novel techniques and establish collaborative ties between allied countries.......
Photo by Cpl. Kalina Hyche | U.S. Army Japan | 09.14.2023
Master Sgt. Robert Petry (right), of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment at Joint Base Lewis McChord, speaks to Japanese Members to discuss medical evacuation training, September 14, during Orient Shield 23 (OS23) at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan. Bilateral exercises strengthen our relationships and increase interoperability with allies and partners through shared experiences......
Courtesy Photo | U.S. Army Japan | 12.09.2019
John M. Spizer, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Japan, Lt. Gen. Takashi Motomatsu, commander, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Western Army, and Maj. Gen. Laura Yeager, commander, 40th Infantry Division, converse during a welcome social following the Yama Sakura 77 opening ceremony Dec. 9, 2019, at Camp Kengun, Japan. Not only is Yama Sakura taking place at Camp Asaka, but this year it will also be......
Courtesy Photo | U.S. Army Japan | 12.09.2019
U.S. and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members participating in Yama Sakura 77 attend a welcome social following the opening ceremony Dec. 9, 2019, at Camp Kengun, Japan. Not only is Yama Sakura taking place at Camp Asaka, but this year it will also be at Camp Kengun and include unified automated simulation across all JGSDF and U.S. locations. Yama Sakura 77 is the largest premier bilateral......
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Holmes | U.S. Army Japan | 12.09.2019
Yama Sakura 77 officially begins with comments from Lt. Gen. Volesky, I Corps commanding officer.
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeanette Mullinax | Media Center - Japan | 01.19.2020
TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe delivered his remarks at a reception ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. The ceremony brought together personnel from the U.S. and Japanese government and military to commemorate the treaty signed by then President Eisenhower and then Japanese Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi,......
