U.S. Space Forces – Japan and Japan Air Self Defense Force’s 2nd Space Operations Squadron conduct a Subject Matter Expert Exchange at Hofu-Kita Air Base in Hofu, Japan. Both U.S. Space Forces Japan and JASDF 2nd SOPS are newly formed organizations with SFJ being stood up in December of 2025 and JASDF 2nd SOPS in March of 2023. This SME Exchange was conducted to better understand capabilities, assets, how both organizations operate and assess possible areas that the U.S. and Japan Space Operations can work together in a joint line of effort.
The community of U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll paid tribute during Operation FLINTLOCK’s 80th Anniversary, Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, to honor those who served and assisted in liberating the Marshall Islands during World War II.
