JAAGA日米エアフォース友好協会

Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association

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Greeting from the President of JAAGAI am Harukazu Saitoh, President of Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA).JAAGA is comprised of alumni of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF)

and other members who are willing to engage in the mission and purpose of theorganization. Since it was established in 1996, JAAGA has committed itself tovarious activities for the purpose of contributing to even better cooperation andincreased mutual understanding between the two air forces of Japan and theUnited States, who work together for operation in defense of the air domain.

The current security environment of Japan is more difficult than anyone couldimagine when JAAGA was created. In such an environment, it is even strongerJapan-U.S. alliance with the two nations working in close collaboration andcoordination that the peace and prosperity of Japan and the surrounding regioncan be built up on. The objective of JAAGA is to support in every possible waythe active duty members of both air forces of Japan and the U.S. with theireveryday efforts to keep improving the cooperation between the two.

Japan has moved from the era of Heisei into a new one called Reiwa and the times will always keepchanging. It is our resolution, however, to continue working with our utmost effort for making the bondbetween JASDF and USAF more robust and to contribute to the peace and stability of the two nationsin keeping with changes in time and situations. I would like to sincerely request your understandingand support for JAAGA and vigorous participation as a member of this association.

For more than 40 years since its establishment, JASDF, together with USAF, has kept securingsovereignty of Japan in the sky. It is no exaggeration to say that the power of JASDF depends on therelationship of trust between the two air forces.

On the other hand, there is no denying that Japan-US securityrelations has been relatively scarce because of changes to theinternational environment after the end of the Cold War as well aschanging economic relations between Japan and the U. S.Unfortunate event made government-level formalities complicatedand the reaction of Japanese citizens has largely been affecting themorale of US military personnel and their families.

In these severe situation, it is very important for those whoshare the experience of being in the air force to strive for morereliable Japan-US relations, which tend to weaken when neglected.

We, the thankful JASDF veterans who feel indebted to USAFand believe that strong ties between JASDF and USAF isindispensable for national security, have determined, under“Tsubasa-kai”, to powerfully back active duty JASDF and USAFpersonnel, by organizing individual efforts, encouraging and raisingmorale of the members of USAF,deepening mutual trust betweenJASDF and USAF, and hoping to impart on US citizens a greaterfeeling of trust.

This is the birth of JAAGA.

Purpose of establishment of JAAGA (Gist of “Letter of Founding Spirit of JAAGA, May 1996”)

Outline of Organization of JAAGAJAAGA consists of Regular members of JASDF veterans, Individual associate members, Group

associate members,and Corporate associate members. Current approximate membership is Regularmembers:260, Individual associate members:80, Group associate members:2, and Corporate associatemembers: 40. Those who have served as Fifth Air Force commanders and / or Pacific Air Forcescommanders since the establishment of JAAGA, and who accept the President’s request to join, arewelcomed as Honorary members.

JAAGA is operated by the President and other headquarters officers who have obtained approval ofthe General Assembly, and holds regular meetings of the General Assembly, Board of Trustees, andSecretariat Council. Also, JAAGA reports its activities regularly in the JAAGA DAYORI semiannualreport and updates its Web site as information becomes available.

The first edition of “JAAGADAYORI”semiannual report on Oct. 1st, 1996

Major activities to meet JAAGA's goalEncourage the members of JASDF and USAFSupport USAF members in their study of Japanese culturePromote good relationship between JAAGA, JASDF and USAFConduct and support public information activitiesHold general assembly and conduct other related activities

NoteJAAGA : Japan-America Air Force Goodwill AssociationTsubasa-kai : JASDF Veterans AssociationJASDF (or Koku-Jieitai) : Japan Air Self-Defense ForceUSAF : United States Air Force

Participate in AFA generalmeeting

Support USAF members toparticipate in local activities“Special Olympics”

Support USAF members in theirstudy of Japanese culture

Conduct friendship golf competition“SPORTEX”

Commend JASDF & USAF BrilliantSoldiers

Encourage participants inoverseas joint trainings

Build up closer ties with eachUSAF Base

Encourage participants in Japan -U.S. Bilateral Exchange Program

Lecture by Commanders andGenerals of JASDF and USAF

Conduct study tours of USAFBase in Japan

Visit the U. S. for participating, withTSUBASA-KAI members, in AFA generalmeeting, exchanging views with Generals,reuniting with honorary members, etc.

Publish the JAAGA DAYORI

Regularmember Former member of JASDF who volunteers to join JAAGA

annualmembership fee

5,000 yen

Individualassociatemember

Non - former member of JASDF who agrees to JAAGA's goal and supports its activities. Recommendation bythree regular members and admission by the board oftrustees are required

annualmembership fee

10,000 yen

Guide to admissionJAAGA welcomes anytime application for membership of you who approve ofits objective. If you are ready to be a member or you have information aboutthose who are interested in membership, please let JAAGA know throughnearby member or at the contact address below.

Type of personal membership is as follows.

Contact Address【Post】 Membership officer of JAAGA, ZEEKS Yotsuya-Sakamachi Bldg., 3rd Floor

Yotsuya-Sakamachi 9-7, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 〒160-0002 JAPAN【E-Mail】 membership@jaaga.jp

JAAGA : Japan-America Air Force Goodwill AssociationZEEKS Yotsuya-Sakamachi Bldg., 3rd Floor, Yotsuya-Sakamachi 9-7

Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 〒160-0002 JAPAN

※ You can also access JAAGA from the Tsubasa-kai homepage（http://www.tsubasakai.org/）

JAAGA homepagehttp://www.jaaga.jp/