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Dec 19, 2018 | JUMP News

JUMP is hiring a Program Assistant

The Japan U.S. Military Program is seeking a new Program Assistant. We’re looking for someone with an interest and familiarity with Japan and U.S.-Japan relations who would like to help us with our mission of connecting those who have served …

Dec 11, 2018 | JUMP News| JUMP Blog| JUMP Spotlight Series

JUMP Spotlight Series: Adventures in Japan with Mariann Martin

As part of JUMP’s ongoing initiative to reach out to those who have served in Japan, JUMP intern Nina Udagawa interviewed Mariann Martin, who was in Japan between 1976 to 1979 as her husband served at Camp Zama. In Japan, …

Dec 10, 2018 | JUMP News| JUMP Blog

Submit your photos to JUMP’s fourth annual #HolidaysinJapan contest

JUMP is sponsoring our fourth annual #HolidaysinJapan photo contest. We’re gathering photos that show how Americans — past and present — celebrate the holidays while stationed in Japan. The #HolidaysinJapan photo contest is open to JUMP members of all ages …

Oct 29, 2018 | JUMP Blog| JUMP Spotlight Series

JUMP Spotlight Series: Exploring Japan with Liz Sonnek

As part of JUMP’s ongoing initiative to reach out to those who have served in Japan, JUMP intern Nina Udagawa interviewed Liz Sonnek, who was in Japan between 2014 to 2016 as her husband served at Yokota Air Base. In …

Oct 22, 2018 | JUMP News| In the News

YCAPS featured on AFN Tokyo

AFN Tokyo featured a Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS)-JUMP seminar in a short video piece which began airing on Oct. 17, 2018. The video highlighted an October 10 YCAPS-JUMP seminar held in Fussa City, the second event YCAPS has held …

Sep 25, 2018 | JUMP News

JUMP Welcomes Retired Naval Officer Christopher Rodeman as New Director

On September 4, retired Naval Officer Christopher Rodeman began his new role as JUMP’s Director. Rodeman served in the Navy for 30 years, including eight years in Japan, finishing his career at the Pentagon as Director of the Secretary of …