America ARG Completes Exercise Iron Fist
Sailors assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), and Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, celebrated the completion of the 18th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist, alongside…
USS Pioneer Visits Ishigaki, Okinawa
Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) departed Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, September 8, following a port call during routine operations and training in the region. The Pioneer’s visit highlights…
Implementation of Training for US Forces in Japan
Amid the increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan, in order to enhance the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance, the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. Forces in Japan…
China Sends Ships Near to Taiwan and Okinawa
Two amphibious landing ships of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy were recently spotted in waters off the eastern side of the island of Taiwan, sending a strong warning…
Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise (ILEX23)
The JMSDF conducted a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy (USN) in order to strengthen the capability of Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response as described below. 1. Objectives…
VP-10 Participates in CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka 2022
The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 wrapped up the 8-day joint exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka, Jan. 26. Conducted annually in Sri…
JS Ashigara Trains With US Navy off Okinawa
The JMSDF conducted a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy (USN) in order to strengthen the capability of Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response as described below. 1. Objectives…
USS Michigan Operates in 7th Fleet
Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) made a brief stop for personnel near Okinawa, Japan as part of her deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, Nov.…