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- 1New Army fitness rules land as Japan gym overhaul opens▼Army fitness changes coincide with major US Army Japan gym upgrade
The US Army is updating its fitness standards at the same time as a major gym upgrade at US Army Japan facilities, reported by Stars and Stripes. The timing means soldiers in Japan will face any new testing and training requirements with significantly improved fitness equipment on base.
- 238th ADA Brigade hosts Suicide Prevention Month 5K in Japan▼38th ADA Brigade hosts Suicide Prevention Month 5K at Sagami General Depot
The US Army's 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade held a 5K run at Sagami General Depot in Japan as part of Suicide Prevention Month. The event, reported by the Army, aimed to raise awareness of suicide among service members and encourage unit cohesion and open conversation about mental health. Such runs are a common way military units mark the September observance and connect soldiers with support resources.