Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN)(Manpower and Reserve Affairs), Juan M. Garcia III, kicked off a tour to the region Japan U.S. military installations with a visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Aug. 27.
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense-Force (JMSDF) participated in a joint disaster response drill conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Kozu Island off the southern coast of Japan, Nov. 1.
Three Sailors assigned to units at Fleet Activities, Yokosuka were recognized during a ceremony Nov. 14 at the Yokosuka Police Station for their role during shore patrol and contributions to police activities.
During a ceremony held Nov. 29 the Japan-America Navy Friendship Association (JANAFA) honored U. S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sailors who made a positive impact on U.S.-Japan relations and the local community throughout the past year.
A Japanese court sentenced two U.S. Navy Sailors to lengthy prison terms on March 1 after they were convicted of raping and robbing a woman in Okinawa on Oct. 16, 2012.
Master Chief Petty Officers from the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force came together for a night of celebration to highlight the 10th Anniversary of the JMSDF Command Master Chief program March 29.
Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) held a ceremony for the reopening of the renovated Regional Operations Center (ROC) at Region Japan headquarters June 24.