USN JMSDF FOREX

11/07/2019

MH-60R departing the pad at Atsugi base with MIDN onboard.

11/07/2019

Today for our final day we traveled to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi and spent the day with the World Famous Warlords of HSM 51. We received orientation briefings on the aircraft and mission, had a open ready room discussion with squadron officers, and then flew in the MH-60R Seahawk to gain an appreciation of Naval Aviation and life in a Navy squadron. Great day, with great people, great ending to FOREX.

10/07/2019

Today the Midshipmen visited with the Captain of USS MUSTIN and met with he and his Junior Officers and Chiefs for mentorship and first tour 101. We then headed out for our last InterCultural tour to Asakusa, Japan (Sensoji Temple). The Midshipmen then successfully broke into groups and navigated Tokyo and Yokohama on their own. Tomorrow, we saved the best for last, ...... Aviation day at HSM 51 (The World Famous Warlords) located at Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

10/07/2019

The Swallows score a run and out come the umbrellas. Best part!

10/07/2019

After a the day at the palace, Yasukuni Shrine and Museum we headed to Shibuya, crossed the famous intersection and paid a visit to good ole loyal Hachiko the dog. We then caught a Yakult Swallows vs DeNa Baystars baseball game. All once in a lifetime experiences!

10/07/2019

10/07/2019

Yesterday the USN midshipmen met with the Captain of USS Shiloh for an hour of leadership and mentorship. We then headed out for a day of Tokyo Inter-Cultural immersion. We visited the Imperial Palace and made our way to Yasukuni Shrine and toured the Japanese War Museum to round out our professional military education for the day.

08/07/2019

Pass and review at MOCS

08/07/2019

Great day observing JMSDF Midshipmen in morning colors and inspection at MOCS. We learned a lot and made very good friends.

08/07/2019

06/07/2019

Kendo Lesson MOCS, Eta Jima Japan