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In this account, we will inform you about the activities of the Self-Defense Fleet, which is the main force of the JMSDF. Please follow us.

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On 24 February, JMSDF P-3C conducted a Japan-U.S.-Philippine trilateral exercise as Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) with the U.S. Navy, the Philippine Navy and Air Force, the Philippine Coast Guard in the north of Luzon.🇯🇵🇺🇸🇵🇭
＃FOIP　＃MCA　＃PhilippineNavy

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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and The Philippines. The JMSDF and Philippine Navy will sail side by side, united in our shared goal: Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
#WeavingtheFutureTogether
#PeaceProsperityPossibility

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A sharp rise in temperature hints at the arrival of summer in Yokosuka, home of the Self-Defense Fleet and It's time for the JMSDF to switch to summer attire. Unlike most bases, there are some where summer uniforms are worn year-round. Can you guess which ones? #summerwhites

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On 27 May, VADM OMACHI Katsushi, Commander, Self Defense Fleet presented a letter of commendation to CAPT Gene LATTUS, staff officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet for his efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Self Defense Fleet and the U.S. Navy. @US7thFlt. #FOIP

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Every Friday, the JMSDF serves its famous themed menu: Japanese curry rice. This tradition helps sailors keep track of the days while at sea. Recently, an JMSDF culinary expert collaborated with counterparts from the Royal Australian Navy to cook curry rice together.
#FOIP

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On 20 May, VADM Jose Maria Ambrosio Q. EZPELETA, Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy visited VADM OMACHI Katsushi, Commander, Self Defense Fleet at the Maritime Operation Center. 🇯🇵🇵🇭 #FOIP

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A JGSDF EC-225LP helicopter made a brief landing at the Maritime Operations Center, where Self-Defense Fleet is located. Staff officers and sailors stood by to support the operation.

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On 14 May, the Australian War College delegation visited the Maritime Operation Center and had an office call with VADM OHMACHI Katsushi, Commander of the Self Defense Fleet. 🇯🇵🇦🇺🤝 #FOIP #ADC

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On 14 May, Head of Delegation in Japan International Committee of the Red Cross ( #ICRC)Ms. HANZAWA Shoko visited VADM OHMACHI Katsushi, Commander of the Self Defense Fleet at the Maritime Operations Center, and exchanged views on strengthening our future cooperation.

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The results of #SailorOfTheYearWeek are out! Congratulations🎉 to the winner of this year’s SOY!🏆 The JMSDF would like to extend a job well-done to all SOY candidates and everyone who facilitated this event.
#NotSOYbeans #GONAVY

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Follow-up of #SailorOfTheYearWeek ! The SOY candidates and entourage made a visit to JS Ohnami followed by an ice break lunch and a ship tour to USS George Washington in the afternoon.
#NotSOYbeans #GONAVY

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Have you heard of SOY? #SOY stands for #SailorOfTheYearWeek, an event that, as the name suggests, determines the best sailor of the year. The JMSDF has the honor of supporting this event, with our NCOs and sailors assisting in its facilitation.
#NotSOYbeans #GONAVY ＠USN7thFleet

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On 12 May, Senior Captain Ngo Dinh XUYEN, Deputy Chief of Staff, Vietnam People’s Navy visited RADM SATO Masahiro, Chief of Staff, Self Defense Fleet at the Maritime Operation Center. 🇯🇵🇻🇳 #FOIP

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“All together, NOW! PULL!!!”💪
Ships conducting Replenishment at Sea (RAS) run ropes before connecting supply hoses. When observed from above, the ships engaged in RAS appear to be playing tug -of-war.
#teamwork #tugofwar

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From April 10 to May 8, 2026, JS Ise, JS Ikazuchi, JS Shimokita, and one US-2 from Air Rescue Squadron 71of the JMSDF participated in a Multilateral Exercise (#BALIKATAN26) hosted by the U.S. and the Philippines. 🇯🇵🇺🇸🇵🇭 reaffirmed their strong ties! 👬 #FOIP