U.S. Forces Japan

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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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1May 28, '19LIVE remarks from @POTUS Donald J. Trump aboard #USSWasp in #Japan!80.5×023k5k79
2May 28, '19A huge crowd of Marines and Sailors are ready for the arrival of their Commander in Chief @POTUS @realDonaldTrump aboard the @USSWaspLHD1 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Catch it here LIVE at 1100 JK50.7×014k3.5k31
3Jul 12, '22U.S. and Japanese flags fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Abe Shinzo, former Prime Minister of Japan.33.6×012k1.9k49
4Nov 5, '17The crowd is in place and waiting for @POTUS! Stay on this feed, or tune in to AFN|news for his remarks LIVE. #POTUSinAsia @PacificCommand17.2×04k1.4k0
5Dec 22, '22U.S. Navy pilots with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, return to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 9, 2022. Welcome Home!!10.0×76k8618813
6Jun 14, '25Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Army!🎉 Hooah!8.6×66k7.8k70338
7Mar 11, '2514 years ago today... #GreatEastJapanEarthquake7.6×58k4k42746
8Feb 23, '24Mt. Fuji looks always great. Happy #MtFujiDay !🗻7.6×58k1.8k32554
9Jan 8, '24On January 7, 2024, C-130J Super Hercules from Yokota Air Base participated in bilateral jump training at the JGSDF's Narashino Training Area, showing off the unwavering 🇺🇸🇯🇵 a7.4×57k366694
10Apr 12, '237th Fleet Destroyer conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific7.4×57k8641125
11Jul 21, '23Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and two F-35A Lightning IIs join four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagles over the Sea of Japan, July 19, 2023. The U.S.-Japan Alliance 7.3×56k5781226
12Apr 14, '25Good morning from USAF Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, flying an F-22 Raptor during a mission off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii!7.3×56k2.1k24751
13Feb 14, '23JASDF and USAF aircraft fly in formation near Guam during #CopeNorth23 . Cope North has integrated air operations for more than 40 years, enhancing large-force employment, agile co7.2×56k517909
14Jun 16, '23U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral aviation integration exercise on June 16, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available 6.7×52k7661254
15Mar 9, '23.@Japan_GSDF paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade descend from a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during Field Training Exercise #IronF6.4×49k387531
16Nov 22, '24Sailors stand in formation to form Japanese kanji and hiragana characters spelling “久しぶり(hisashiburi)”, which translates to “long time, no see,” on the flight deck of USS George Wa6.1×47k1.3k25345
17Jul 9, '22A message from the commander of U.S. Forces Japan on the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.6.0×01.7k47429
18Nov 4, '24#KeenSword25 | Misawa Elephant Walk Four USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons, four JASDF F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, four JASDF F-2s, a JASDF E-2D Hawkeye, a JASDF RQ-4B Globa5.7×43k76411730
19May 7, '25U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps, along with U.S. Army Patriot missile batteries line up on the runway for an elephant walk during a routine operational readiness e5.3×40k75513851
20Nov 4, '24Trilateral Aerial Exercise Fighter aircraft from 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇰🇷 conducted a trilateral escort flight of a U.S. bomber, Nov. 3, 2024. This exercise continues strong trilateral coopera5.0×38k66010637
21Feb 19, '23To showcase combined capabilities to deter and counter regional threats, @INDOPACOM B-1 bomber and F-16 fighter aircraft conducted a bilateral exercise with @JASDF_PAO_ENG B-15 fig4.7×36k366912
22Apr 14, '23On Apr. 14, U.S. INDOPACOM deployed two bombers and accompanying aircraft in a bilateral air exercise with Japan Self-Defense Forces fighters to demonstrate the consistent and capa4.7×36k556995
23Feb 3, '25"ARE YOU READY?" Service members assigned to U.S. Forces Japan work together with Japan Self-Defense Forces @ModJapan_en to ensure a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific region.4.7×36k3918524
24Jan 17, '24.@Japan_GSDF members depart with U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan flight crews from Camp Zama bound for Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan, Jan. 17, to support JSDF during their ong4.7×36k448804
25Oct 3, '24Philippine Navy's BRP Antonio Luna, BRP Emilio Jacinto🇵🇭, JMSDF's JS Sazanami🇯🇵, U. S. Navy's USS Howard🇺🇸, Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa🇳🇿 & Royal Australian4.3×33k333685
26Nov 29, '23USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), USS Kidd (DDG 100), USS Sterett (DDG 104), JMSDF JS Kirisame (DD 104), and ROKN Sejong the Great (DDG-991) sail together during a trilateral🇺🇸🇯🇵🇰🇷 m4.0×31k382566
27Sep 16, '24The USS America (LHA 6) passes Mt. Fuji during Transport Exercise (TRANSPORTEX), Sept. 14. TRANSPORTEX is a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise, further enhancing interop3.9×30k4357315
28May 6, '25MCAS Iwakuni held the JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day, May 4, 2025. It was a vibrant, fun-filled day of aerial performances, ground displays, delicious food, and cultural exchang3.8×30k345586
29Jan 19, '24FRIDAY'S FACT: U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan's UH-60s have delivered nearly 2,000 lbs of supplies so far to JSDF partners in support of earthquake relief efforts, aiding the 13.8×29k386665
30Aug 20, '25Airmen apply a decal to the side of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron in commemoration of the UH-1N Huey’s departure from the 459th Airlift Squadron at 3.6×27k65112918
31Jan 18, '24Members of the @Japan_GSDF download supplies from a U.S. Army UH-60 assigned to U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan at Noto Airport, Ishikawa Japan, Jan. 17. USFJ assigned two UH-603.6×27k433752
32Aug 15, '24Praying for peace around the world.3.5×27k66815216
33Feb 12, '25RAAF🇦🇺, USAF🇺🇸, JASDF🇯🇵, USMC🇺🇸, and USN🇺🇸 participate in a formation flight over the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during #CopeNorth25, Feb. 7, 2025. 3.2×25k4227410
34Mar 27, '23The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conducted a bilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), March 23-26. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF routinely operate t3.2×24k358602
35Jul 24, '25U.S. Navy ships🇺🇸 from the America Strike Group, led by USS America (LHA 6), sail in formation with Royal Australian Navy🇦🇺, Republic of Korea Navy🇰🇷, Royal New Zealand Navy�3.1×24k92115744
36Nov 5, '17Commander in Chief @realDonaldTrump @POTUS has landed. Stay tuned for a LIVE Troop Event or watch on @myAFN|news #POTUSinAsia3.0×06613420
37Apr 23, '25U.S.🇺🇸 and South Korean🇰🇷 military aircraft fly in formation above Gwangju Air Base, South Korea, ahead of Freedom Flag 25-1, a joint military exercise between U.S. and South K3.0×23k3896624
38Feb 27, '23USAF pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of a 1st SOS MC-130J Commando II, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. Pararescuemen train rigorously and meticul2.9×23k418862
39Aug 20, '23The trilateral ties among Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States will make the world safer and the three countries stronger, President Joe Biden said at the conclusion 2.9×22k306751
40Dec 12, '18The U.S. - Japan #Alliance in action during Operation Christmas Drop!2.8×07712454
41Oct 10, '24MCAS Futenma Flight Line Fair 2024 Musical group, #BABYMETAL , performs during the Futenma Flight Line Fair on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 6, 2024.2.8×21k56310238
42Jun 5, '17The first Japanese-assembled F-35A was unveiled during a ceremony at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).2.8×04273945
43Jan 18, '24U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan Soldiers participate in a planning session with @Japan_GSDF members at Komatsu AB, Ishikawa, 🇯🇵. U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan flight crew2.8×21k328442
44Oct 2, '24Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, Commander of USFJ and 5th Air Force, just wrapped his “fini-flight” and was splashed down by members of USFJ, 5AF and JASDF. A fini- or “final” flight is an in2.8×21k68410612
45Sep 18, '24Happy 77th Birthday to the U.S. Air Force! 🎉 (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Natalie Doan)2.7×21k79511911
46Apr 2, '19Congratulations to the people of Japan on the naming of the Reiwa era and best wishes for a bright and prosperous future. @MofaJapan_en @JPN_PMO @AbeShinzo2.6×06392542
47Nov 5, '22The U.S. and Japan conducted a bilateral air exercise today to showcase our deterrent capabilities while demonstrating our nations' interoperability.2.6×08621417
48Dec 31, '24Happy New Year 2025!🎉 Wishing you a safe and happy new year.2.6×20k1.1k16913
49Mar 24, '23Have a nice weekend! 🌸2.5×19k470431
50May 23, '232023 YOKOTA FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: DAY 1 The 374th AW hosted the 47th annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2023 on May 20 and 21, welcoming over 193,000 people to 2.5×19k351582
51Jan 16, '25Bilateral🇺🇸 🇯🇵 Flight✈ @JASDF_PAO_ENG F-15s & Mitsubishi F-2s conduct a bilateral flight with USAF B-1B Lancers in airspace near Japan, Jan. 15, 2025. The bilateral flight 2.3×17k3798913
52Sep 30, '19Japan Minister of Defense Taro Kono spent the morning visiting @IIIMEF Commander, Lt Gen Clardy, and other leaders from the #USMC down in Okinawa, where they discussed the importan2.2×07041622
53Sep 9, '21Lt Gen Rupp, Commander, USFJ and 5AF visits Japanese Defense Minister Kishi, confirming to strengthen the US-Japan alliance 🇺🇸🇯🇵2.2×0842950
54Mar 11, '21Today marks 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. HQ USFJ is flying flags at half-staff to express our condolences, and will take a moment of silence at 14:46 today.2.2×06631682
55Mar 26, '20A U.S. Forces Japan active duty member assigned to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). For more information please vi2.1×034525311
56Feb 21, '24Good morning. Cracker Jack the Sailor Cat🐱 wishes you all a Happy #CatDay !!2.1×16k3737612
57Sep 7, '18The USS Milius performs a dry replenishment-at-sea with a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter as part of bilateral training.2.1×06671481
58Jul 21, '23Happy Friday! Hope you will have a wonderful weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Byrd)2.0×15k370501
59Oct 13, '24The United States Navy celebrates its 249th birthday today. Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy!🎉2.0×15k401874
60Dec 20, '24FRIDAY'S FACT: Today, December 20, is the U.S. Space Force @SpaceForceDoD 's birthday. The “MMXIX” on the U.S. Space Force seal is the Roman numeral “2019”, representing the year o1.9×15k60118418
61Apr 13, '21Adm. Phillip Davidson visited Japan Ministry of Defense and was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun1.9×06371095
62Nov 22, '22USAF aircraft line up on the runway during a capabilities demonstration @KadenaAirBase ,Nov. 22, 2022. Kadena’s ability to rapidly generate U.S. airpower is a vital function of its1.9×06061236
63Jun 29, '18“The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability, and our commitment to this Alliance remains ironclad along with our long-term Allies.” U.S. Secretary of Defe1.9×04731871
64Nov 20, '243rd MAW Commanding General visited the JS Kaga alongside @US3rdFleet & @jmsdf_pao_eng Fleet Escort Force senior leaders. The testing resulted in successful operation of the F-31.8×14k4268620
65Dec 1, '22The 18th Wing bid farewell to several F-15 Eagles from Kadena AB, Japan, on Dec. 1, 2022. This marks the first departure of Eagles as a part of their phased withdrawal from Kadena.1.8×05551294
66May 27, '19LIVE TOMORROW, @POTUS Donald J. Trump will speak to Sailors at @FLEACT_Yokosuka! Watch this feed or AFN|news at 11am JKT! @USFJ_J @CNFJ1.8×04681683
67Apr 3, '18Yokota Air Base will welcome five @USAirForce CV-22s later this week. They will be at the home of the @374AirliftWing briefly before leaving to train around the region for the next1.8×04181882
68Mar 11, '21"As we remember the tragic events of March 2011, we renew our commitment to this important Alliance. Now, as then, we stand stronger, together." — Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, Command1.7×04911375
69Aug 5, '20Chief Master Sergeant Brian P. Kruzelnick @air_fifth receives a letter of appreciation from JASDF Chief of Staff, 30 July 2020.1.7×0626831
70Jan 4, '22Happy New Year! We wish you a lot of happiness for 2022.1.7×0592846
71Apr 11, '22Maj Gen Eric Hill, AF Special Operations Command deputy commander, center right, and Maj Gen Leonard Kosinski, 5th AF deputy commander, far right, board a ShinMaywa US-2 assigned t1.7×04771294
72May 16, '24#USSRonaldReagan (CVN 76) Sailors bid farewell to Japan with flight deck message - "Dewa Mata (See you again)" 👋1.6×12k45510316
73Aug 1, '25Mount Fuji is seen from the flight deck of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules as it returns from aeromedical evacuation training in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force pho1.6×12k3517415
74May 29, '20Video: Blue Impulse Flying Over Tokyo1.6×0520994
75Mar 18, '21What a beautiful spring day today! The cherry blossoms at Yokota Air Base have started to bloom now.🌸1.5×0593621
76Nov 2, '18With dozens of U.S. and Japanese ships, hundreds of aircraft, and 57,000 personnel from both nations, Exercise #KeenSword is in full swing. Check out the #USJapanAlliance that has 1.5×04031302
77Feb 5, '19Join us LIVE as Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gives command of @USForcesJapan to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider in #Yokota Air Base, Japan. #USFJCoC1.5×03381600
78Sep 29, '21JGSDF service members offload JGSDF Maneuver Combat Vehicles from U.S. Army Landing Craft, Utility 2009, assigned to U.S. Army 836th Transportation Battalion prior at Commander, Fl1.4×035512311
79Dec 8, '18Search & rescue ops continue through the night for our five missing Marines. Massive effort involving @IIIMEF, @US7thFleet, @air_fifth and our #JSDF and Japan Coast Guard partn1.3×03411231
80Nov 4, '17Good morning Japan! Stay tuned for #POTUSinAsia live in a few hours!1.3×03461090
81Jun 18, '19Another great example of the strength of the 🇺🇸🇯🇵#Alliance! @USPacificFleet @jmsdf_pao_eng @JMSDF_PAO @ModJapan_en1.2×0429780
82Oct 18, '22Japanese guests wait in line to board USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during the 44th annual Friendship Day celebration hosted by CFAY. For the first time in three years, CFAY held the ope1.2×0407710
83Apr 13, '21Soooooo neat! 25 F-35A Lightning IIs prepare to launch during Arctic Gold in Alaska (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)1.2×0405682
84Nov 5, '17Wonderful words about our alliance from @POTUS. Thank you for visiting us today at Yokota Air Base, Mr. President. #POTUSinAsia1.2×02931110
85Oct 4, '19🇺🇸 and 🇯🇵 Senior Enlisted Leaders from #USFJ and the #Japan Joint Staff toured and took a ride with the 21st Special Operations Squadron on a CV-22 yesterday at Yokota Air Base1.2×0355852
86Mar 8, '21This Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.1.2×0375771
87Nov 13, '18USFJ bid farewell to @VP Pence and @SecondLady Karen Pence today, but not before they took time to greet service members and families at Yokota AB. Thank you VP & Mrs Pence for1.2×0370760
88Jul 27, '22Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, Commander, USFJ, visited Defense Minister Kishi to convey his heartfelt condolences July 22, 2022.1.1×0443381
89Dec 24, '24Happy Holidays! Have a wonderful holiday season.1.1×8.4k4096510
90Feb 1, '19Denny Tamaki, #Okinawa Prefectural Governor, met with US military leaders and officials from the Okinawa Defense Bureau at Camp Kinser and Torii Station yesterday. Thank you for yo1.1×0327800
91Oct 2, '20Lt Gen Schneider, USFJ commander, officiated the LOM ceremony IHO Lt Gen Masuko for his contributions as the Director, Operations Department @JapanJointStaff in 2016-2018.1.0×0377541
92Mar 11, '21Condolences to all the victims of the #GreatEastJapanearthquake . Observing a moment of silence.1.0×0343660
93Jun 24, '22Have a wonderful weekend! (Photo By: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Zane Cardoza)1.0×0371441
95Jun 7, '21“I look forward to the continued cooperation of our nation and yours, to continue to work to keep the peace and stability, and ensure freedom in the Indo-Pacific region.” —Commande1.0×0327592
96Mar 19, '21Have a nice and safe weekend! (`・ω・´)ゞ1.0×0326521
97Jun 2, '22USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams in the Philippine Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oswald Felix Jr.)0.9×0330440
98Jan 30, '22Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander, USFJ, speaks to members of the @JGSDF_pr, @jmsdf_pao_eng, @JASDF_PAO and @JapanJointStaff that are participating in Ex. Keen Edge 22 at the USFJ hea0.9×0321443
99Sep 18, '25Happy 78th Birthday, U.S. Air Force! #AimHigh0.6×4.8k335677

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