At U.S. Forces Japan, we work with our Japanese allies to deter aggression, ensure the defense of Japan, and preserve peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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U.S. Air Force members assigned to 35th Fighter Wing and members of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force executed hot-pit refuelings with aircraft from both nations at JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base during Keen Sword 27.
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U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Ciara Kane, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief performs post-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan during Exercise Keen Sword.
Members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force participated in an air-sea rescue training during Exercise Keen Sword 27 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 23, 2026.
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⚡💻 Securing the cyber frontier together 💻⚡
Cyber security experts from U.S., Japan and partner nation's militaries are engaged in a multilateral cyber security exercise as part of Keen Sword 27.
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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to VMFA 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, positions for an aerial refueling during a photo exercise over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Keen Sword 27, Oct. 21, 2026.
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United States Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and French Navy ships steamed together during Exercise Keen Sword, Oct. 21, 2026 in the Philippine Sea.
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Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines conducted a Tactical Combat Casualty Care training Oct. 20, 2026 during Exercise Keen Sword.
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U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Div., and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) personnel embark a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle onto a JASDF C-130 at Naha Air Base, Japan Oct. 17, in preparation for Exercise Keen Sword.
U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan Soldiers deliver supplies to local residents on Mikurajima during the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Drill, Oct. 15. The mission demonstrated the Soldiers’ commitment to supporting disaster response efforts alongside Japanese partners.
The opening ceremony for Keen Sword 27 was held this morning, Oct. 19, on Ishigaki Island, officially kicking off the exercise.
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A USAF F-22 Raptor deployed from JBER, Alaska, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS over the Pacific Ocean. Aerial refueling boosts range and endurance, sustaining airpower projection and supporting Kadena’s ready, lethal posture in the Indo‑Pacific.
A military working dog assigned to the PMO, H&HS, MCAS Iwakuni, waits for a command during a substance detection drill at MCAS Iwakuni, Oct. 1, 2026. The purpose of the detection training is to help maintain the MWD’s attentiveness to commands & further enhance mission readiness.
PACOM CSEL USMC Sgt. Maj. Eric Cook engages with SELs & service members at @TeamYokota. His visit underscored USFJ’s ongoing transformation into an operationalized joint force headquarters capable of rapidly deploying elite, specialized capabilities to deter regional aggression.
The U.S. Navy marks its 251st anniversary today, October 13. We will continue our mission to ensure regional peace and security.
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On Oct 9, DM Koizumi received a courtesy call from ADM Paparo, Commander@USPACOM , and they confirmed their commitment to making every effort to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance and maintain peace and stability in the region.
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Lt. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson addressed III MEF leaders today, reinforcing the Corps’ core values and his expectations for standards, discipline, and accountability. Every Marine and Sailor must uphold these standards on and off duty.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
#NationalCybersecurityAwarenessMonth is observed every October in the United States. It is an initiative to raise awareness about staying safe and secure online.
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 533, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts flight operations at MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, Sept. 24, 2026. VMFA-533 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Unit Deployment Program to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW.
U.S. Navy Seabees attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 provide a tour to the @jmsdf_pao_eng on construction equipment used for port damage repairs. NMCB-5 is serving as the U.S. Navy's stand-in engineering force to support a free and open Pacific.
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From Sep 24 to 25 , #JMSDF conducted a bilateral EX with the @USNavy 🇺🇸, to realize a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific.
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We reaffirmed the strong bond between our two countries while enhancing the deterrence & response capabilities of the 🇯🇵🇺🇸 alliance. ⚓
