March 30, 2025 Defense Secretary Announces U.S. Forces Japan's Upgrade to Joint Force Command Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Defense Department has started phase one of upgrading U.S. Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters.
Sept. 6, 2023 USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton visits Japan, First overseas visit demonstrates ironclad commitment to allies Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), held several key engagements with senior leaders in Japan, Sept. 1-4, as part of his first visit to the Western Pacific since becoming the USSTRATCOM commander.