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 …
Aug 30, 2018 | JUMP Blog| JUMP Spotlight Series
JUMP Spotlight Series: Maintaining Cultural Ties with Sgt. Samantha Torres
As part of JUMP’s ongoing initiative to reach out to those who have served in Japan, JUMP intern Sandra Silva interviewed Sgt. Samantha Torres, who served in Okinawa, Japan, from 2013 to 2017. Since returning to the United States, she …
May 04, 2018 | JUMP Blog| JUMP Spotlight Series
JUMP Spotlight Series: Enjoy Okinawan Music with Gary Williams
As part of JUMP’s ongoing initiative to reach out to those who have served in Japan, JUMP intern Kevin Yuan interviewed Gary Williams, who served in Okinawa from 1968-1971 as a Junior NCO with the US Army. Following his 26 …
Apr 12, 2018 | JUMP Blog
Japan-Related Celebrations in the United States
Enjoy Japanese Culture in the United States The strong and lasting friendship between the United States and Japan is bolstered not only by strategic military considerations and historical connections, but also community ties. Communities throughout the United States hold Japan-related …
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