9 Dec 2016

US, Japan break barriers, reinforce partnership during exchange

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members engaged in a bilateral exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 9, to increase interoperability and break down language barriers.Conducted by Fifth Air Force since 1995, this year’s BEP featured eight enlisted and two officers from JASDF bases across northern

2 Dec 2016

Understand the joint force, says CJCS

Military members must not lose the unique skills, culture and traditions of their individual services, but they will need to understand the joint force at lower ranks, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told senior enlisted leaders at the Pentagon.

29 Nov 2016

First Japanese F-35A arrives at Luke

The F-35 program hit another milestone Nov. 28 with the arrival of the first Foreign Military Sales F-35 here.

23 Nov 2016

Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on signing of the Japan-ROK General Security of Military Information Agreement

‎I welcome the approval by the Republic of Korea and Japan of a General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA). The ROK-Japan GSOMIA will enable increased information sharing and strengthen cooperation between our two closest allies in Northeast Asia.By sharing appropriate security information, they will enhance their deterrence

22 Nov 2016

Joint relationships strengthened during CBRN expo

The sound of quiet chatter fills the room where service members from all branches are together for one purpose – further learning in order to protect our allies from chemical threats.

22 Nov 2016

U.S., Singapore Airmen work together during weapons exercise

Airmen from the Republic of Singapore air force participated in a weapons exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base Nov. 7 through 18.

17 Nov 2016

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Ready Group Takes Part in Vigilant Ace 17-1

Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 and other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, arrived at Osan Air Force Base, Korea, Nov. 15, 2016, to conduct unit level training and participate in exercise Vigilant Ace 17-1.

16 Nov 2016

U.S., Japan Air Self-Defense Airmen integrate for night operations

As the sun was setting behind the mountain terrain, it casted a deep orange hue onto the flightline as UH-1N Iroquois crewmembers completed their pre-flight inspections. Working diligently as twilight faded into darkness, the low hum of the twin turboshaft engines started signaling the start of the mission for the crew.

16 Nov 2016

Japan, U.S. alliance strengthened during Keen Sword 17

Units from the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces recently concluded the bilateral field training exercise Keen Sword 17.

10 Nov 2016

PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

Cope West 2017, a bilateral aircraft exercise between U.S. and Indonesia military forces at Manado Air Base, Indonesia, concluded operations November 11, ending a week of full-spectrum fighter training.