Dec. 23, 2025 US Space Forces Japan celebrates first year of activation As the newest independent service in the War Department and a newly activated component in the Indo-Pacific region, this small but essential team of Guardians advances space expertise for Japan and joint partners.
Dec. 21, 2025 US Space Forces-Japan celebrates one year since component’s activation As the newest independent service in the Department of Defense, and a newly activated component in the AOR, this small but essential team of Guardians advances space expertise for Japanese and joint partners.
Aug. 6, 2025 Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances, integrated readiness SecAF Meink concluded a multi-nation visit to the Indo-Pacific region, where he met with senior defense officials, observed multinational training and visited with Airmen and Guardians supporting Department-Level Exercise 2025.
June 12, 2025 USSF INDOPACOM Brig. Gen. Mastalir visits Okinawa The engagement highlighted the vital role of U.S. Space Forces-Japan in synchronizing regional space operations. The visit emphasized bolstering bilateral defense cooperation and space capabilities across the Indo-Pacific.
Nov. 22, 2024 US Space Forces Indo-Pacific marks two years of accomplishments, growth Over the past two years, the first U.S. space service component has tripled in size, established a 24/7 space watch cell and executed three Tier 1 Combatant Command exercises.