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FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii. – The State of Hawaii held an opening ceremony for the Hawaii 250th Commemoration, on...

Yama Sakura 87 Showcases Partnership, Readiness at Sagami Army Depot
December 12, 2024 — Military leaders from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Eastern Army, U.S. Army Japan (USARJ), U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) gathered at Sagami Army Depot to recognize the strategic importance of Yama Sakura 87... MORE

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 interoperability; shared commitment to regional security
December 6, 2024 — Yama Sakura 87, the trilateral scenario-driven command post exercise and part of U.S. Army’s Pacific’s Operation Pathways, kicked off with an opening ceremony with service members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Australian Defence Force, and the U.S. Army at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec 6... MORE

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.

Trilateral Military Exercise to Launch with Concurrent US Army Simulated Warfighter Exercise
December 5, 2024 — In a groundbreaking advancement of interoperability and cooperation, military forces from Japan, Australia and the United States will strengthen their Alliance when the military exercise, Yama Sakura 87, takes place from December 6 through December 14... MORE

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.

Boots on the Runway: 8th TSC Soldier’s pursuit of empowerment and ambition
December 2, 2024 — At just 21 years old, Spc. Kayla Francisco, a religious affairs specialist with the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, is taking the world by storm. Balancing her duties as an Army Soldier, embracing multiple passions, and inspiring others along the way. With aspirations to be a model, fitness enthusiast, and content creator, Francisco has made significant strides toward her goals... MORE

Spc. Kayla Francisco, a religious affairs specialist with the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, poses for a photo on Oahu, Hawaii, March 19, 2024. Francisco represented Fort Shafter in the Miss Bikini Hawaii Pageant in 2024. (Courtesy photo)

Bridging Academia and Defense Innovation at USARPAC
November 20, 2024 — FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii— Hawaii educators explored exciting new opportunities for their students to collaborate with the military during the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Academia and Innovation Engagement, held on Nov. 19, 2024, at Fort Shafter, Hawaii... MORE

U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General Gen. Ronald Clark delivers opening remarks during the USARPAC Academia and Innovation Engagement at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on Nov. 19, 2024.