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Rising Sun Chapter

The Rising Sun Chapter is based out of Camp Zama Japan and is partnered with US Army Aviation Battalion - Japan. We also accept members from and support the entire US Army - Japan community. The Rising Sun Chapter was re-established in 2016 and currently has 33 members located throughout the Pacific.

Annual Events

  • Quarterly Chapter Meetings
  • Rising Sun Golf Tournament - Open to US and Japanese
  • Cherry Blossom Festival - Annual Festival on Camp Zama
  • Rising Sun Booth and Tank
  • Numerous air shows throughout Japan
  • Rising Sun ski trip - annual ski trip for members & family
  • Rising Sun BBQ - annual cook-out for members and friends

Chapter Officers

Full NamePosition
LTC Joshua NewbroughPresident
Maj. Daniel PorterSeniorVP
1SG Eric K. DouseTreasurer
CSM Shawn KeeltyVP Awards
CW4 Jacob W. SchmidtVP Programs
MAJ Jeffery CrookVP Events & Marketing

Chapter Meetings & Events

TitleStart DateStart TimeAction
Chapter Meeting07/16/2026 View2935
AAAA Annual BBQ06/10/2026 View2933

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