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Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano during a meeting with U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJY5NY8–Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano during a meeting with U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

Japanese Self-Defense Force Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, the chief of staff of the joint staff office, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen conduct a pass and review during Mullen?s arrival at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 23, 2009. Mullen is wrapping up a five-day trip to Asia, visiting his military counterparts in Japan and Korea after attending the U.S. Pacific Command change of command in Hawaii. (DoD Stock Photo

RMP3C39P–Japanese Self-Defense Force Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, the chief of staff of the joint staff office, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen conduct a pass and review during Mullen?s arrival at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 23, 2009. Mullen is wrapping up a five-day trip to Asia, visiting his military counterparts in Japan and Korea after attending the U.S. Pacific Command change of command in Hawaii. (DoD

Japanese Self-Defense Force Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, the chief of staff of the joint staff office, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Stock Photo

RME1CEXT–Japanese Self-Defense Force Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, the chief of staff of the joint staff office, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen reviews Japanese Self Defense Force troops during a welcoming ceremony at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, on July 15, 2011. Mullen arrived in Japan after visiting China and Korea on a continuing Asian trip meeting with counterparts and leaders in the region. Stock Photo

RMW8A0DX–Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen reviews Japanese Self Defense Force troops during a welcoming ceremony at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, on July 15, 2011. Mullen arrived in Japan after visiting China and Korea on a continuing Asian trip meeting with counterparts and leaders in the region.

Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, poses for press photos with General Yamazaki Koji, chief of staff of the Japan Joint Staff, following a bilateral press conference for Keen Sword 23 aboard the Japanese destroyer JS Izumo, Nov. 14, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint, and bilateral field-training exercise, involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. (Photo by Air Force Maj. Thomas Barger) Stock Photo

RM2KRD5XH–Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, poses for press photos with General Yamazaki Koji, chief of staff of the Japan Joint Staff, following a bilateral press conference for Keen Sword 23 aboard the Japanese destroyer JS Izumo, Nov. 14, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint, and bilateral field-training exercise, involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. (Photo by Air Force Maj. Thomas Barger)

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen and Chief of Staff of the Japanese Self Defense Force Gen. Ryoichi Oriki render honors during the playing of their countries? respective national anthems at the Pentagon on June 24, 2010. Stock Photo

RMW89Y6H–Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen and Chief of Staff of the Japanese Self Defense Force Gen. Ryoichi Oriki render honors during the playing of their countries? respective national anthems at the Pentagon on June 24, 2010.

Four Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-2s (left), one B-52H Stratofortress (middle), four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs (right), and three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs (back) fly in formation during Operation Iron Dagger, Dec. 9, 2021. The exercise enables a flexible theater posture enhancing PACAF’s capability to provide the Department of Defense options for proactive and scalable employment of the joint force during conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson) Stock Photo

RM2HARWD7–Four Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-2s (left), one B-52H Stratofortress (middle), four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs (right), and three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs (back) fly in formation during Operation Iron Dagger, Dec. 9, 2021. The exercise enables a flexible theater posture enhancing PACAF’s capability to provide the Department of Defense options for proactive and scalable employment of the joint force during conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

US military forces. 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and his Japanese counterpart Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, greet senior staff of the Japan Self Defense Force after a ceremony in Dempsey's honor at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, March 25, 2015. Dempsey is visiting Japan as part of a two-day trip to reinforce the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Hinton/released) Stock Photo

RM2WA710Y–US military forces. 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and his Japanese counterpart Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, greet senior staff of the Japan Self Defense Force after a ceremony in Dempsey's honor at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, March 25, 2015. Dempsey is visiting Japan as part of a two-day trip to reinforce the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Hinton/released)

Tokyo, Japan. 31st July, 2017. Japan's Chief of Joint Staff Katsutoshi Kawano (L) and Ground Self Defense Force's Chief of Staff Toshiya Okabe (2nd L) send off Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada as she leaves Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Monday, July 31, 2017. Inada announced her resignation of the post on July 28 for cover-up of hiding the activity logs of the Ground Self-Defense Force unit in South Sudan. Credit: Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJNYP1K–Tokyo, Japan. 31st July, 2017. Japan's Chief of Joint Staff Katsutoshi Kawano (L) and Ground Self Defense Force's Chief of Staff Toshiya Okabe (2nd L) send off Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada as she leaves Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Monday, July 31, 2017. Inada announced her resignation of the post on July 28 for cover-up of hiding the activity logs of the Ground Self-Defense Force unit in South Sudan. Credit: Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO/Alamy Live News

U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepare to load Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Stock Photo

RM2WRP6D6–U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepare to load Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

Feb 08, 2010-Seoul, South Korea-Ryoichi Oriki of the Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Stock Photo

RM2JFD1XD–Feb 08, 2010-Seoul, South Korea-Ryoichi Oriki of the Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff

Commander U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris, and Commander U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and Stock Photo

RMKK4FAM–Commander U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris, and Commander U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and

Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, left, meets with Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJY5NY5–Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, left, meets with Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, shares a video of recent U.S. military exercises with General Yamazaki Koji, chief of staff of the Japan Joint Staff, aboard a Japan Self-Defense Forces CH-47JA helicopter on their way to the Japanese destroyer JS Izumo as part of Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. (Photo by Air Force Maj. Thomas Barger) Stock Photo

RM2KRD5WT–Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, shares a video of recent U.S. military exercises with General Yamazaki Koji, chief of staff of the Japan Joint Staff, aboard a Japan Self-Defense Forces CH-47JA helicopter on their way to the Japanese destroyer JS Izumo as part of Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. (Photo by Air Force Maj. Thomas Barger)

Six U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi on the flightline to conduct training operations for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Stock Photo

RM2WRP6DE–Six U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi on the flightline to conduct training operations for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

RM2JFD1XF–Feb 08, 2010-Seoul, South Korea-Ryoichi Oriki of the Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff

RMKK4FC4–Commander U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris, and Commander U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and

RMJY5NXC–Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, left, meets with Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, speaks with General Yamazaki Koji, chief of staff of the Japan Joint Staff, and Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, Jr., commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, aboard the Japanese destroyer JS Izumo during Exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 14, 2022. Rupp visited the JS Izumo to participate in and observe Keen Sword events. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint, and bilateral field-training exercise, involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. a Stock Photo

RM2KRD5WC–Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, speaks with General Yamazaki Koji, chief of staff of the Japan Joint Staff, and Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, Jr., commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, aboard the Japanese destroyer JS Izumo during Exercise Keen Sword 23, Nov. 14, 2022. Rupp visited the JS Izumo to participate in and observe Keen Sword events. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint, and bilateral field-training exercise, involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. a

Lieutenant Cmdr. Haruya Iwabuchi, Japanese liaison officer (left), Lt. Koji Yamazaki, vice chief of staff, Joint Staff Office (middle) and Maj. Gen. Takashi Motomatsu, director of training and education, Ground Staff Office, discuss how U.S forces communicate to Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships during a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LDH 4) during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sept. 4, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven exercise designed to train the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in amphibious operations while building U.S. and coalition interoperability. (U.S. Marin Stock Photo

RMHF3K50–Lieutenant Cmdr. Haruya Iwabuchi, Japanese liaison officer (left), Lt. Koji Yamazaki, vice chief of staff, Joint Staff Office (middle) and Maj. Gen. Takashi Motomatsu, director of training and education, Ground Staff Office, discuss how U.S forces communicate to Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships during a visit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LDH 4) during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sept. 4, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven exercise designed to train the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in amphibious operations while building U.S. and coalition interoperability. (U.S. Marin

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Bemjamin Sigurdson, defense foreign liaison, left, and Rear Admiral Yuki Sekiguchi, Defense and Naval Attaché to Washington, D.C., are flown on an MV-22 Osprey to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 1 Stock Photo

RMHF3GP3–U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Bemjamin Sigurdson, defense foreign liaison, left, and Rear Admiral Yuki Sekiguchi, Defense and Naval Attaché to Washington, D.C., are flown on an MV-22 Osprey to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 1

RM2WRP6D7–Six U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi on the flightline to conduct training operations for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

RM2JFD1XG–Feb 08, 2010-Seoul, South Korea-Ryoichi Oriki of the Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff

RMKK4FBA–Commander U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris, and Commander U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and

Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, right, is welcomed by Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJY5NY3–Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, right, is welcomed by Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Defense, and official party observe an Amphibious Assault Vehicle on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-043 Stock Photo

RMHF3GNW–Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Defense, and official party observe an Amphibious Assault Vehicle on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-043

RM2WRP6D8–Six U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi on the flightline to conduct training operations for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

RM2JFD1XN–Feb 08, 2010-Seoul, South Korea-Ryoichi Oriki of the Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff

RMKK4FCC–Commander U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris, and Commander U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and

Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, right, meets with Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJY5NY4–Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, right, meets with Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

Japan Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Defense, observes a statue located in the dining hall at the officers club on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-011 Stock Photo

RMHF3GNE–Japan Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Defense, observes a statue located in the dining hall at the officers club on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-011

RMKK4FAN–Commander U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris, and Commander U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and

Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, left, is welcomed by Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJY5NXY–Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, left, is welcomed by Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

Japan Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Defense, and official party shares a meal with Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi at the officers club on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-001 Stock Photo

RMHF3GNB–Japan Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Defense, and official party shares a meal with Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi at the officers club on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-001

Staff Sgt. Brian McCumber, motor sergeant (left), and Pfc. Brandon Gonzalez, Stryker mechanic (right), 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Combat Repair Team, replace a ball joint on a Stryker at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 19. Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Soldiers have been using their equipment to their capacity in the rough terrain of YTC during Operation Rising Thunder. Like all machines, this equipment requires maintenance and both teams have a unit standing by to work all hours of the day and night to ensure the vehicles are ready for use the next day. (U.S. A Stock Photo

RMHEMRCT–Staff Sgt. Brian McCumber, motor sergeant (left), and Pfc. Brandon Gonzalez, Stryker mechanic (right), 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Combat Repair Team, replace a ball joint on a Stryker at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 19. Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Soldiers have been using their equipment to their capacity in the rough terrain of YTC during Operation Rising Thunder. Like all machines, this equipment requires maintenance and both teams have a unit standing by to work all hours of the day and night to ensure the vehicles are ready for use the next day. (U.S. A

RMKK4FC1–Commander U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris, and Commander U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and

Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, observes an Amphibious Assault Vehicle on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-052 Stock Photo

RMHF3GNX–Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, observes an Amphibious Assault Vehicle on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-052

RMHFDMR6–Japanese Self-Defense Force Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, the chief of staff of the joint staff office, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen conduct a pass and review during Mullen?s arrival at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 23, 2009. Mullen is wrapping up a five-day trip to Asia, visiting his military counterparts in Japan and Korea after attending the U.S. Pacific Command change of command in Hawaii. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy/Released) 091023-N-0696M-250 (4037738870)

Japan's Rear Admiral Yuki Sekiguchi, Defense and Naval Attaché to Washington, D.C., deputy director of Japan Self-Defense Force, looks at the gift collection at the Paradise Point Officers club on Camp Lejuene, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M- Stock Photo

RMHF3GNK–Japan's Rear Admiral Yuki Sekiguchi, Defense and Naval Attaché to Washington, D.C., deputy director of Japan Self-Defense Force, looks at the gift collection at the Paradise Point Officers club on Camp Lejuene, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-

RMJY5NXR–Tokyo, Japan. 18th Aug, 2017. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford, left, meets with Japanese Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, at the Ministry of Defense August 18, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Dunford is in Japan to meet with Japanese leaders and to discuss defusing the situation in North Korea. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

Japanese Self-Defense Force Joint Staff Chief of Staff Ryoichi Oriki speaks about coordinating operations with the U.S. military during a press conference at the Yokota Air Base April 2, 2011 in Fussa, Tokyo, Japan. Stock Photo

RM2DG3CJ4–Japanese Self-Defense Force Joint Staff Chief of Staff Ryoichi Oriki speaks about coordinating operations with the U.S. military during a press conference at the Yokota Air Base April 2, 2011 in Fussa, Tokyo, Japan.

Akkeshi, Japan. 01st Oct, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jonathon Sims, 12th Marines Commanding Officer, and Japan Self- Defense Force Col. Watanabe Koki, 2d Division Chief of Staff, Northern Army, address participants during the opening ceremony of Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, October 1, 2022 in Hokkaido, Japan. Credit: Cpl. Diana Jimenez/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2K4BERX–Akkeshi, Japan. 01st Oct, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jonathon Sims, 12th Marines Commanding Officer, and Japan Self- Defense Force Col. Watanabe Koki, 2d Division Chief of Staff, Northern Army, address participants during the opening ceremony of Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, October 1, 2022 in Hokkaido, Japan. Credit: Cpl. Diana Jimenez/U.S. Marine Corps/Alamy Live News

US Commander of the Pacific Command Adm. Samuel Locklear III walks with Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, chief of joint staff for Japan Self Defense Forces during their bilateral discussion at the Shangri-La Dialogue June 2, 2013 in Singapore. Stock Photo

RMD8REMP–US Commander of the Pacific Command Adm. Samuel Locklear III walks with Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, chief of joint staff for Japan Self Defense Forces during their bilateral discussion at the Shangri-La Dialogue June 2, 2013 in Singapore.

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo Stock Photo

RMKK4FBC–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

An MV-22 Osprey follows a flight transporting Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, and the official party from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to New River Air Base, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-036 Stock Photo

RMHF3GNN–An MV-22 Osprey follows a flight transporting Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, and the official party from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to New River Air Base, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715-M-CH063-036

RMKK4FAP–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, and Ms. Kazuko Sherman, Interpreter, watches as U.S. Marines with 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) operate a vehicle on Camp Lejeune, N.C, July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715 Stock Photo

RMHF3GNR–Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, and Ms. Kazuko Sherman, Interpreter, watches as U.S. Marines with 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) operate a vehicle on Camp Lejeune, N.C, July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Staff Visit 150715

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, before a trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests and agreed to firmly respond to the acts in full coordination with each other. Dunford reaf Stock Photo

RMKK4FA2–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, before a trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests and agreed to firmly respond to the acts in full coordination with each other. Dunford reaf

Key Leaders stage their personal belongings during a meeting with Japanese Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, at the Paradise Point Officer's Club, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Stock Photo

RMHF3GND–Key Leaders stage their personal belongings during a meeting with Japanese Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East, at the Paradise Point Officer's Club, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d

RMKK4FA3–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, before a trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests and agreed to firmly respond to the acts in full coordination with each other. Dunford reaf

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Miguel C. Flores, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, overlooks ground on a flight taking Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, to New River Air Base near Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Sta Stock Photo

RMHF3GP5–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Miguel C. Flores, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, overlooks ground on a flight taking Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, to New River Air Base near Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Sta

RMKK4FC8–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

RMHF3GP4–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Miguel C. Flores, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, overlooks ground on a flight taking Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, to New River Air Base near Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Sta

RMKK4FC6–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

RMHF3GNT–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Miguel C. Flores, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, overlooks ground on a flight taking Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, to New River Air Base near Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released) Japanese Chief of Sta

A young Boy Scout salutes the American flag during an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-010 Stock Photo

RMHEMAF3–A young Boy Scout salutes the American flag during an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-010

RMKK4F8Y–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

RMHEMAF2–A young Boy Scout salutes the American flag during an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-001

RMKK4FCM–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

Japanese and U.S. Flags adorn the field just prior to the presentation of the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) to Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-014 Stock Photo

RMHEMAEE–Japanese and U.S. Flags adorn the field just prior to the presentation of the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) to Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-014

RMKK4FA1–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka salutes U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno after Odierno awards him with the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander), Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-004 Stock Photo

RMHF10H3–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka salutes U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno after Odierno awards him with the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander), Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-004

RMKK4FCE–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno (far right) bestows the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) to Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-003 Stock Photo

RMHEMAEW–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno (far right) bestows the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) to Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-003

RMKK4FCK–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka salutes U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno during Kimizuka's award ceremony, Sept. 27, 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-002 Stock Photo

RMHF10H1–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka salutes U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno during Kimizuka's award ceremony, Sept. 27, 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-002

RMKK4FA0–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, and Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent lo

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, prepares to board a plane following a trilateral meeting between Japan, the United States, and Republic of Korea at U.S. Pacific Command headquarters, Oct. 30, 2017. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests and agreed to firmly respond to the acts in full coord Stock Photo

RMKK4FCP–Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, prepares to board a plane following a trilateral meeting between Japan, the United States, and Republic of Korea at U.S. Pacific Command headquarters, Oct. 30, 2017. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests and agreed to firmly respond to the acts in full coord

Capt. Gena Wong, Networking Officer for the 34th Infantry Division, participates in a ceramics class sponsored by the Middle Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force at Camp Itami, Japan as a part of Yama Sakura 61 Jan. 24. Yama Sakura is the United States Army Pacific's joint bilateral command post exercise with the Japanese Self Defense Force. (National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Fredrick P. Varney, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.) Stock Photo

RMKYH25R–Capt. Gena Wong, Networking Officer for the 34th Infantry Division, participates in a ceramics class sponsored by the Middle Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force at Camp Itami, Japan as a part of Yama Sakura 61 Jan. 24. Yama Sakura is the United States Army Pacific's joint bilateral command post exercise with the Japanese Self Defense Force. (National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Fredrick P. Varney, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.)

WATERS EAST OF JAPAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher J. Arizmendi stands watch as the Radar Systems Controller (RSC) in the combat information center (CIC) aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) exercise with Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as a part of Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is a joint/bilateral FTX designed to meet mutual defense obje Stock Photo

RMRJCEKW–WATERS EAST OF JAPAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher J. Arizmendi stands watch as the Radar Systems Controller (RSC) in the combat information center (CIC) aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) exercise with Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as a part of Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is a joint/bilateral FTX designed to meet mutual defense obje

RMHEMAEM–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka salutes U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno during Kimizuka's award ceremony, Sept. 27, 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-002

WATERS EAST OF JAPAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas D. Driscoll stands watch as Missile Systems Supervisor in the combat information center (CIC) aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) exercise with Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as a part of Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is a joint/bilateral FTX designed to meet mutual defense objectives by in Stock Photo

RMRJCEN3–WATERS EAST OF JAPAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas D. Driscoll stands watch as Missile Systems Supervisor in the combat information center (CIC) aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) exercise with Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as a part of Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is a joint/bilateral FTX designed to meet mutual defense objectives by in

RMHF10H2–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno (far right) bestows the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) to Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-003

U.S. Army Major Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commander, Combined JointTask Force-Horn of Africa, presents Lt. Gen. Goro Yuasa, vice chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces with a token of appreciation at the conclusion of the Japanese visit to Camp Lemonnier, Jan. 14, 2017. Lt. Gen. Yuasa met with U.S. officials at Camp Lemonnier to discuss issues of mutual interest such as security and stability in the region. Stock Photo

RMRAAJ6P–U.S. Army Major Gen. Kurt Sonntag, commander, Combined JointTask Force-Horn of Africa, presents Lt. Gen. Goro Yuasa, vice chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces with a token of appreciation at the conclusion of the Japanese visit to Camp Lemonnier, Jan. 14, 2017. Lt. Gen. Yuasa met with U.S. officials at Camp Lemonnier to discuss issues of mutual interest such as security and stability in the region.

RMHEMAEX–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka salutes U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno after Odierno awards him with the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander), Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-004

A Japanese MH-60J Super Hawk lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Keen Sword 17 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in KS17, a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored field-training exercise. KS17 is designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between U.S. forces and the Japan Self Defense Force. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5), is on patrol in the Philippine Sea supporting s Stock Photo

RMRJB28K–A Japanese MH-60J Super Hawk lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Keen Sword 17 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in KS17, a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored field-training exercise. KS17 is designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between U.S. forces and the Japan Self Defense Force. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5), is on patrol in the Philippine Sea supporting s

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno shake hands after Odierno awards him with the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander), Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-005 Stock Photo

RMHEMAEY–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno shake hands after Odierno awards him with the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander), Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-005

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and his staff receive a unit mission briefing from Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) leadership on anti-piracy efforts during a familiarization meet and greet March 4, 2019, in Djibouti. The meeting served as an opportunity for CJTF-HOA leadership to gain a better perspective of the JMSDF mission. Stock Photo

RMT45NE4–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and his staff receive a unit mission briefing from Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) leadership on anti-piracy efforts during a familiarization meet and greet March 4, 2019, in Djibouti. The meeting served as an opportunity for CJTF-HOA leadership to gain a better perspective of the JMSDF mission.

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (middle) performs a ceremonial inspection of the troops Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-006 Stock Photo

RMHEMAEF–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (middle) performs a ceremonial inspection of the troops Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-006

RMT45NE5–U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, deputy commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and his staff receive a unit mission briefing from Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) leadership on anti-piracy efforts during a familiarization meet and greet March 4, 2019, in Djibouti. The meeting served as an opportunity for CJTF-HOA leadership to gain a better perspective of the JMSDF mission.

RMHEMAEG–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (middle) performs a ceremonial inspection of the troops Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-007

Staff Sgt. Lucas Miller, from U.S. Army Alaska’s 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, discusses elements of training with 1st Airborne Brigade Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson as part of exercise Arctic Aurora, June 14, 2018. Miller acted as an interpreter during the exercise, a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of U.S. Army Alaska and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship with a focus on combat r Stock Photo

RMPH110X–Staff Sgt. Lucas Miller, from U.S. Army Alaska’s 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, discusses elements of training with 1st Airborne Brigade Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson as part of exercise Arctic Aurora, June 14, 2018. Miller acted as an interpreter during the exercise, a yearly bilateral training exercise involving elements of U.S. Army Alaska and the JGSDF, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two by executing combined small unit airborne proficiency operations and basic small arms marksmanship with a focus on combat r

RMHF10H4–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno shake hands after Odierno awards him with the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander), Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-005

Lt. Gen. Goro Yuasa, vice chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan GroundSelf-Defense Forces meets with U.S. Army Major Gen. Kurt Sonntag,commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, on his visit toCamp Lemonnier Jan. 14, 2017. Lt. Gen. Yuasa met with U.S. officials at Camp Lemonnier to further relations between Japan and its partner nations in the Horn of Africa. Stock Photo

RMRAAJ6N–Lt. Gen. Goro Yuasa, vice chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan GroundSelf-Defense Forces meets with U.S. Army Major Gen. Kurt Sonntag,commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, on his visit toCamp Lemonnier Jan. 14, 2017. Lt. Gen. Yuasa met with U.S. officials at Camp Lemonnier to further relations between Japan and its partner nations in the Horn of Africa.

RMHF10GW–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (middle) performs a ceremonial inspection of the troops Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-006

Master Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Flores III speaks with a member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Nov. 14, 2017, at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan, as part of the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival provides an opportunity for military bands from the United States, Thailand, and Japan to bond through music and military culture. Flores, from San Antonio, Texas, is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann) Stock Photo

RMKJ6M6G–Master Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Flores III speaks with a member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, Nov. 14, 2017, at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan, as part of the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival provides an opportunity for military bands from the United States, Thailand, and Japan to bond through music and military culture. Flores, from San Antonio, Texas, is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann)

RMHF10GX–Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (middle) performs a ceremonial inspection of the troops Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-007

RMTYETB3–WATERS EAST OF JAPAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas D. Driscoll stands watch as Missile Systems Supervisor in the combat information center (CIC) aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) exercise with Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as a part of Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is a joint/bilateral FTX designed to meet mutual defense objectives by in

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (left) welcomes Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (right), along with U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno (middle) during Kimizuka's award ceremony, Sept. 27, 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-013 Stock Photo

RMHF10H7–Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (left) welcomes Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (right), along with U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno (middle) during Kimizuka's award ceremony, Sept. 27, 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-013

RMTYETC8–WATERS EAST OF JAPAN (Nov. 4, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher J. Arizmendi stands watch as the Radar Systems Controller (RSC) in the combat information center (CIC) aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) exercise with Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as a part of Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is a joint/bilateral FTX designed to meet mutual defense obje

RMHEMAF4–Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (left) welcomes Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (right), along with U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno (middle) during Kimizuka's award ceremony, Sept. 27, 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the award for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Senior leader from Land of the Rising Sun visits National Capital Region 120927-A-AJ780-013

RMTYF6F6–A Japanese MH-60J Super Hawk lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Keen Sword 17 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in KS17, a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored field-training exercise. KS17 is designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between U.S. forces and the Japan Self Defense Force. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5), is on patrol in the Philippine Sea supporting s

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provide ceremonial support for an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Gen. Kimizuka also visited with senior military leaders at the Pentagon and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington N Stock Photo

RMHEMAEC–Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provide ceremonial support for an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Gen. Kimizuka also visited with senior military leaders at the Pentagon and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington N

RMTYF9BT–A Japanese MH-60J Super Hawk lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Keen Sword 17 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in KS17, a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored field-training exercise. KS17 is designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between U.S. forces and the Japan Self Defense Force. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5), is on patrol in the Philippine Sea supporting s

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps march onto the field for an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Gen. Kimizuka also visited with senior military leaders at the Pentagon and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns Stock Photo

RMHEMAEJ–Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps march onto the field for an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Gen. Kimizuka also visited with senior military leaders at the Pentagon and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns

TINIAN, Northern Marianas Islands -- Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) instructor U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin McFatridge, guides his Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) counterpart through controlling a U.S. Air Force B-1b Lancer during Exercise Keen Sword 17 on the island of Tinian, Nov. 8 2016. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF. The exercise is the designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S.-Japan alliance. ( Stock Photo

RMRE3P82–TINIAN, Northern Marianas Islands -- Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) instructor U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin McFatridge, guides his Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) counterpart through controlling a U.S. Air Force B-1b Lancer during Exercise Keen Sword 17 on the island of Tinian, Nov. 8 2016. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF. The exercise is the designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (

RMHF10GT–Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provide ceremonial support for an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Gen. Kimizuka also visited with senior military leaders at the Pentagon and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington N

TINIAN, Northern Marianas Islands -- Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) instructor U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin McFatridge, listens while his Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) counterpart through controlling a U.S. Air Force B-1b Lancer during Exercise Keen Sword 17 on the island of Tinian, Nov. 8 2016. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF. The exercise is the designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S.-Japan alliance. Stock Photo

RMTYGJEN–TINIAN, Northern Marianas Islands -- Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) instructor U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin McFatridge, listens while his Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) counterpart through controlling a U.S. Air Force B-1b Lancer during Exercise Keen Sword 17 on the island of Tinian, Nov. 8 2016. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF. The exercise is the designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

RMHF10H0–Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps march onto the field for an award ceremony for Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure. Gen. Kimizuka also visited with senior military leaders at the Pentagon and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns

RMRE3P8D–TINIAN, Northern Marianas Islands -- Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) instructor U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin McFatridge, listens while his Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) counterpart through controlling a U.S. Air Force B-1b Lancer during Exercise Keen Sword 17 on the island of Tinian, Nov. 8 2016. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF. The exercise is the designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (

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