Yama Sakura 91 comes to a close in Japan, demonstrating cohesive commitment to allies in the Pacific
By Master Sgt. Daniel Wetzel, U.S. Army Japan | Sept. 10, 2026
CAMP ASAKA, Japan – Yama Sakura 91 concluded Sept. 10, 2026, at Camp Asaka, Japan, as three nations completed the annual trilateral command post exercise. The United States, Japan and Australia spent the last two weeks working shoulder-to-shoulder to increase interoperability across the forces to maintain the security of the Pacific region.
Reflecting on 25 Years
By Courtesy Story | Sept. 10, 2026
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, we are seeking to preserve the personal stories of those whose lives and service were shaped by that day. We are highlighting U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command personnel who experienced 9/11 firsthand, supported response efforts in the immediate aftermath, or chose to join the Army because of the attacks.
Through these first-person accounts, we aim to honor service, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring commitment of the generation that answered the call.
Reflecting on 25 Years
By Courtesy Story | Sept. 10, 2026
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, we are seeking to preserve the personal stories of those whose lives and service were shaped by that day. We are highlighting U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command personnel who experienced 9/11 firsthand, supported response efforts in the immediate aftermath, or chose to join the Army because of the attacks.
Through these first-person accounts, we aim to honor service, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring commitment of the generation that answered the call.