Barbara Henderson

United States Forces Japan (USFJ) was established in 1957 as a unified command to oversee all U.S. military forces stationed in Japan. Its primary mission is to support the U.S.-Japan security alliance, maintain regional stability, and provide a rapid response capability in East Asia. Throughout its history, USFJ has played a crucial role in deterrence during the Cold War, as well as in disaster relief and humanitarian operations such as after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Headquartered at Yokota Air Base, USFJ continues to foster close cooperation with the Japan Self-Defense Forces to ensure peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.