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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Today is “chushu-no-meigetsu”(中秋の名月). It means the mid-autumn or the harvest moon, that can be seen on Aug 15th in the lunar calendar. It is not always a full moon, and this year the full moon is at 01:49 on Sep 27. Hope you can enjoy a beautiful moon tonight! 🌕
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#OrientShield26 officially concluded, marking the completion of another iteration of rigorous, realistic training between the U.S. Army🇺🇸, JGSDF🇯🇵, and Australian Army🇦🇺. Every repetition strengthened interoperability and built greater trust between our formations.
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F-22 Raptors from the 27th and 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadrons conduct routine training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, ready to deliver fifth-generation airpower across the Pacific.
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During Exercise #OrientShield26, U.S. Army and @Japan_GSDF Soldiers conduct decontamination training to exchange techniques & procedures while strengthening interoperability. The training allows both forces to practice CBRN response capabilities together in real-world conditions.
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46 Years of Community and Partnership ✈️🇺🇸🇯🇵
Rain or shine, #MisawaAirFest2026 brought Team Misawa and our local community together for a day celebrating airpower, culture and the strong partnership that makes Misawa special.
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U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan and the JGSDF 11th Aviation Unit fly in formation during #OrientShield26.
The combined flight highlights the growing interoperability between U.S. and Japanese aviation forces and their ability to coordinate and operate together across Japan.
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The U.S. Air Force, established on September 18, 1947, marks its 79th anniversary today.
Happy 79th Birthday to the United States Air Force!
Aim High! ✈️
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Exercise Orient Shield 26 - Opening Ceremony
Military personnel from @USARPAC, the @Japan_GSDF, and the @AustralianArmy gathered to showcase their strong partnership during the opening ceremony for #OrientShield26 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Sept. 17, 2026.
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Exercise #OrientShield26
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, conduct joint airborne operations in conjunction with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Airborne Brigade.
(Photo by SSgt. Teresa Cantero)
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U.S. Army Soldiers with the 11th Airborne Division participated with members assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, @Japan_GSDF in a joint airborne operation 🪂 at Kikyougahara DZ, during Exercise #OrientShield26, September 15, 2026. 🇺🇸🇯🇵
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.@JASDF_PAO_ENG 🇯🇵 worked with the 909th ARS 🇺🇸 for bilateral training to conduct coordinated air refueling and fly together in a formation✈️. This training showcased the commitment of both nations to maintain peace and stability within the Pacific area.
#F2 #KC46A #KC135
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U.S. Forces Japan retweeted
On 11 September, VCSJJS LTG SHIRAKAWA received a courtesy call from Brigadier General Gallman, Deputy Commander, USFJ. They concurred on further advancing efforts to enhance the deterrence and response capabilities of the JPN-U.S. Alliance.🇯🇵🤝🏻🇺🇸
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🇺🇸🇯🇵🇦🇺 Forces host closing ceremony for #YamaSakura91, Sept. 10, 2026. #YS91 is designed to enhance U.S., Japan & multinational partner combat readiness & interoperability while demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of friends & allies in the region.
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U.S.🇺🇸, Japanese🇯🇵, & ROK🇰🇷 armed forces conducted Exercise #FreedomEdge26 from Sep. 7 to 11, 2026. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate our continued partnership & the growth of our trilateral cooperation to ensure peace & stability across the Indo-Pacific.
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Today, we commemorate the approximately 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. U.S. military installations in Japan hold various remembrance events as this year marks the 25th anniversary. #NeverForget #PatriotDay
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U.S. service members prepare to begin the Royal Danish Air Force Flyver March at Kadena AB, Japan, Aug. 29, 2026. The Flyver March traces its roots to the Royal Danish Air Force and has become a military endurance event centered on completing a ruck march with a weighted pack.
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The first F-15EX Eagle II designated for Kadena Air Base departed Boeing’s St. Louis facility for Portland Air National Guard Base to receive additional updates & preparations for its future stationing at Kadena. F-15EX aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving at Kadena in FY27.
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Exercise #FreedomEdge26 kicks off today. The premier Japan‑ROK-U.S. trilateral, multi‑domain exercise advances real‑time data sharing and synchronized coordination among all three nations to defend against evolving regional threats. 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇰🇷
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🇺🇸🇯🇵🇦🇺 forces opened #YamaSakura91 during a ceremony Sep. 2 at Camp Asaka, launching a trilateral command post exercise focused on readiness & interoperability. #YS91 brings together about 700 🇺🇸 personnel, 5,200 JGSDF members & 280 🇦🇺 Army personnel at locations across 🇯🇵 and 🇺🇸
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MG Dooghan, commanding general of USARJ, represented the U.S. during #BigRescueKanagawa2026 and met with the Prime Minister of 🇯🇵. The exercise brought together 🇺🇸 military & 🇯🇵 emergency response agencies to strengthen coordination & readiness for disaster response operations.
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