Introduction of USFJ Installations

CampZukeran(Foster)

Asked USFJ employees who work as Public Affairs representative on
USFJ installations about the attractive points of each installation.

There are some Marine corps bases
spotted in Okinawa.Among them,Camp Foster is the most populatedb a s e ; a b o u t 9, 0 0 0 o f m i l i t a r ypersonnel and their families andabout 1,600 of USFJ employees areliving and working there.

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Camp FostUS Air Force Misawa Air Base is located in Misawa City, Aomori

Misawa Prefecture about 643km away from Tokyo. Misawa Air Base isused by US Air Force, US Navy, as well as the Japan Air
Air Base mainly
Self-Defense Force.
https://www.misawa.af.mil
35 Fighter Wing / Public Affairs Community Relations Specialist

https://m.facebook.com/campFoster

Iwakuni
Air Base

We can realize difference between American culture andJapanese one through the work on base and US-Japan
exchange events.

Ms. Tomimura Hiroko

https://www.facebook.com/mcasiwakunijp/

Mr. Kunikiyo Mitsuhiro

It is ver y exciting to work at base since there are many
opportunities impossible to experience outside the base ranging
from operation of the base, interaction between US and Japan tocoordination with Government of Japan and local municipalities.
Furthermore, it is so encouraging when your spouse is also afull-time worker that there is enough welfare to support child careand favorable environment to work at US base.

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“Friendship Day” which has been taking place since 1973 is oneof the biggest events of Iwakuni in which over 200,000 visitors
par ticipate.Many visitors enjoy exhibition of aircraf ts andaerobatics, genuine American hamburgers and pizzas.

Many runners regardless age org e n d e r, p a r t i c i p a t e d i n v a r i o u s
costumes and got a positive feedback
at Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon.

NAF Atsugi is located over Ayase and Yamato Cities,
Naval
Kanagawa Prefecture and has the site of 5,000,000㎡ andAir Facility a runway of 2.4km. It is in charge of important mission for
Atsugi operation of US Navy Japan.

I serve as a bridge between Misawa Air Baseand the local communit y so that the ser vicemembers and the residents can build a good
relationship.

Lester Service OfficeCommunity Relations Specialist

https://www.mcasiwakunijp.marines.mil/

MCAS Iwakuni Air Base Government & External Affairs OfficeCommunity Relations Specialist

Mr. Todate Yasuaki

I am engaged in liaison and coordination work bet ween Camp
Foster and local municipalities. I meet many new people as thebase commander, military personnel, and local parties change often
upon the end of their tenure. I have a sense of achievement by
being pleased by both US side and Japan side as I coordinate
volunteer work with the service members.

Once a year, Appreciation Day for USFJ employees is held at Camp Foster. It is popularamong USFJ employees because they can introduce their working environment andco-workers to family and friends who do not usually have a chance to come inside thefacilities.

Okinawa Branch Ofﬁce

Kyotango Branch Ofﬁce

Kadena Air BaseCamp Zukeran (Camp Foster)
Makiminato Service Area
(Camp Kinser)
Camp Hansen
Torii Communication Station
Kadena Ammunition Storage Area
Camp Courtney
Camp Schwab
Futenma Air Station
Camp Shields

Kyogamisaki Communication Site

Misawa Branch Ofﬁce
Misawa Air BaseHachinohe POL Depot
Shariki Communication Site

Kawakami Ammunition Depot
Kure Pier No. 6
Akizuki Ammunition Depot
Hiro Ammunition Depot

Yokota Branch Ofﬁce

IwakuniBranch Ofﬁce
Iwakuni Air Base

Headofﬁce

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/naf̲atsugi.html
https://www.facebook.com/naf.atsugi

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SaseboBranch Ofﬁce
U.S. Fleet Activities,Sasebo
Tategami Basin Port Area
Akasaki POL Depot

CampZama

Annual events on base
NAF Atsugi and JMSDF Atsugi Air Base Spring Festival (the end of April)
US-Japan Bon Odori Festival (mid-August)05

Camp Zama
Atsugi Air Base
Sagami General Depot
Sagamihara Dependent Housing AreaCamp Fuji

The big tree on the Friendship square isdecorated with a lot of illumination. Many
children gather at the switching ceremonyand enjoy it very much.

Introduction of USFJ Installations

HangarCamp Zama is located over Zama and Sagamihara Cities,
Kanagawa Prefecture. Camp Zama is the keystone of US
Army in Japan with both Commander, US Army Japanand Commander, US Army Garrison, Japan.

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https://twitter.com/ﬂeact̲yokosukaCommander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka
Military Liaison and Civil Affairs Office

Mr. Shimizu Yoshihiro

I have been involved in negotiations with the government andthe local municipalities, set tlement of the local mat ters,planning and implementation of the local interaction aroundAtsugi and Yokosuka for many years.

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Naval Base
Yokosuka

Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka
I t u s e s t h e b u i l d i n g o f Yo k o s u k a
Chinju-fu period.

Annual events on baseUS-Japan Spring Festival (late March or late April)
Yokosuka Friendship Day (early August)Yokosuka Mikoshi Parade (October)
US-Japan Historical Tour (twice in spring and twice in autumn)

https://twitter.com/USARJ̲PAO
https://www.facebook.com/USARJ

We tour five regional Japan Ground Self-Defense
Force (JGSDF) installations and meet with JGSDF
public relationship section to coordinate, plan, andimplement joint activities. Through US-Japan Joint
exercises prepared for emergency, we realize theimportance of the US-Japan security alliance. We
appreciate cooperation of all parties very much,since Public Affairs Office cannot accomplish its
mission without the support of various units.

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa̲yokosuka.html

There remains precious heritage of modernization such as the dry dockbuilt in Meiji through Showa era.

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https://www.usarj.army.mil/Headquarters US Army Japan / Public Affairs Office
Technical Information Specialist

Yokosuka Regan belonging to U.S. 7th Fleet are stationed.Along withsupport, we offer a wide range of life support so that
Naval Base militaryfamily members of service members can live with comfort.

L M O h a n d l e s a d m i n is t ra tive m a t te r s s u c h a s
recruitment, furnishing, labor management, wage,
welfare and health of the USFJ employees working
at the US military facilities all over Japan.

Aircraf t Carrier USS Ronald Regans a i l i n g i n t o Yo ko s u k a N ava l B a s eleading crew of over 5,000 members.

Building of Headquarters US Army Japan-So called “Little Pentagon”

Mr. Kawada HideoEntering the main gate, stands the statue of General
MacArthur.Many cherry blossoms are planted aroundthere and are in lovely bloom in spring.

“Risner Circle” with cherry blossom andthe building of the Commander

U.S. Fleet Activities, Yokosuka
Yokohama North Dock
Ikego Housing Area and Navy Annex
Azuma Storage Area
Tsurumi POL Depot

ZamaBranch Ofﬁce…

At the B on - o d or i fes t i val hel d in ever ysummer, the commander beats the drum andthe members of the US Military Personnel
Women’s Association play as Bon-odori
dancers to arise the festival.

Yokota Air Base
New Sanno U.S. Forces Center
Akasaka Press CenterTama Service Annex

Yokosuka Branch Ofﬁce

Ms. Akimoto Nobuko

My workplace is a Little American town existing in Japan toprotect our country based on the US-Japan Alliance. The
Commanding and Executive Officers are like a Mayor and aVice Mayor of this Little American town. I always tr y toproactively support the Officers in order to enable them toexecute their demanding duties without any hitch.

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The largest US Naval facility where 13 USS including USS Ronald

Kure Annex

Naval Air Facility Atsugi, US Navy, Office of the Commander
Community Relations Specialistir
Misawa A

Annual events on baseDuring the Sakura Festival held every spring,
Military Band plays and enhances the festival.

US-Japan Cherry Blossom Festival(late March or late April)
Independence Day Festival(early July)
US-Japan Bon-odori Festival(early or mid-August)October Fest(late September or early October)● You can obtain more information about USFJ installations from LMO website.
https://www.lmo.go.jp/recruitment/index3.html

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