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About COMFLTACTS Yokosuka Japan

Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (COMFLTACTS Yokosuka), located in Yokosuka, Japan, is a major United States Navy shore command and the largest overseas U.S. naval installation. Established in 1945 following Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II, the facility has served as a strategic hub for U.S. naval operations in the Western Pacific. COMFLTACTS Yokosuka supports the U.S. Seventh Fleet and hosts numerous forward-deployed ships, including aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines. Over the decades, the base has played a vital role in regional security, disaster relief, and fostering U.S.-Japan military cooperation.

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Reyes Salaz

U.S. Navy

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Randy Buono

U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

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Historical Facts

• Historic Command: Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (COMFLTACTS Yokosuka) was established in 1945, shortly after World War II, as the U.S. Navy assumed control of the former Imperial Japanese Navy base in Yokosuka. • Strategic Location: Yokosuka is located south of Tokyo Bay and is the largest U.S. naval installation in the western Pacific, serving as the homeport for the U.S. Seventh Fleet. • USS George Washington and USS Ronald Reagan: COMFLTACTS Yokosuka was the first overseas homeport for a U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, starting with the USS George Washington (CVN-73) in 2008, which was later replaced by the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) in 2015. • Joint U.S.-Japan Operations: The base is a symbol of the U.S.-Japan alliance, hosting both U.S. and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) units, and facilitating joint operations and training. • Provider of Disaster Relief: COMFLTACTS Yokosuka has played a key role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, including Operation Tomodachi following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. • Historic Shipyard: The site has been a naval base since 1865, originally established by the Tokugawa Shogunate as the Yokosuka Iron Works, and was later expanded by the Imperial Japanese Navy. • Home to Iconic Ships: Many historic U.S. Navy ships have called Yokosuka home, including the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), the flagship of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. • Community Ties: The base and surrounding city have developed deep ties, with numerous cultural exchange programs, festivals, and a strong partnership in local community development. • Critical Maintenance Hub: The base’s ship repair facility (SRF Yokosuka) provides essential maintenance and upgrades to U.S. and allied ships, making it a vital logistics hub in the Indo-Pacific. • Symbol of Peace and Security: COMFLTACTS Yokosuka serves as a forward-deployed base, promoting peace, stability, and security in the Asia-Pacific region through its enduring presence and operational readiness.