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For over forty years, the Yama Sakura exercise has demonstrated a continued commitment by both the United States and Japan to work together as dedicated allies in support of the U.S.-Japan security treaty and for continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Yama Sakura 87 Showcases Partnership, Readiness ...

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Dec. 12, 2024
Military leaders from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Eastern Army, U.S. Army Japan (USARJ), U.S. Army...
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From left to right: Maj. Gen. Ash Collingburn, 1st Australian Division commanding general, Lt. Gen. Toshikazu Yamane, Ground Component Command commanding general, and Lt. Gen. Joel B. Vowell, United States Army Pacific Command deputy commanding general, shake hands during the opening ceremony of Yama Sakura 87 opening ceremony at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 6, 2024.

Yama Sakura 87 showcases interoperability; share...

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Dec. 06, 2024
Yama Sakura 87, the trilateral scenario-driven command post exercise and part of U.S. Army’s Pacific’s...
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he combined color guard for Yama Sakura 87, comprised of the Australian Defence Force, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the U.S. Army, posts the national colors during the opening ceremony rehearsal at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024.

Trilateral Military Exercise to Launch with Conc...

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Dec. 05, 2024
In a groundbreaking advancement of interoperability and cooperation, military forces from Japan, Australia and...
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US Army Pacific Change of Responsibility
May 28, 2024
From left to right, Command Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Brzak, outgoing U.S. Army Pacific command sergeant major; Gen. Charles A. Flynn, USARPAC command general; and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schmidt, incoming USARPAC command sergeant major, awaits the passing of the colors during USARPAC's change of responsibility ceremony May 23, 2024.
First US Army Reserve and Philippine Army Reserve Subject Matter Expert Exchange
May 21, 2024
U.S. Army Reserve 1st Sgt. David Albert, assigned to 3rd Mobilization Support Group, facilitates a block of instruction on personal data sheets to members of the Philippine Army Reserve during Exercise Balikatan 24 at Echague Isabela, Philippines, April 10, 2024.
Gobi Wolf 2024 strengthens partnerships for disaster resilience
May 21, 2024
Airman 1st Class Stefany Brummer, a fire protection specialist with the Alaska Air National Guard, operates the backup safety line during the Field Training Exercise’s high-angle rescue techniques training at Gobi Wolf 2024 in Choibalsan, Mongolia, May 9. The teams showcased best practices in safely extracting trapped individuals from precarious situations.
LANPAC Forum Strengthens Leadership and Alliances in Indo-Pacific
May 16, 2024
Lt. Gen. (Retired) Leslie C. Smith talks about patience, kindness, how to solve problems and the importance of see the Army as a profession and sense of purpose during the Leadership Forum at Honolulu, HI., on May 14, 2024. He asked Capt. Zhi Bing Cheong from the Singapore Army to share opinions about patience. The LANPAC Leadership Forum professionally develops and inspires leaders, showcases USARPAC subordinate units, and engages both allies and partners across the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carolina Sierra)
Army transformation, multi-domain operations realization a whole-Army effort
May 16, 2024
Deputy Under Secretary of the Army Mario Diaz presents keynote remarks at the Landpower in the Pacific conference in Waikiki, Hawaii, May 14, 2024. The conference, hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, brings together representatives from armies from across the Indo-Pacific for leader development and professional discussion.