JMSDF Poster

The City of Unalaska will be hosting a visit from a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force training squadron next week.  During this visit, there are a number of community events that have been planned.  All events are open to the public and do not require registration.  The origami class on Tuesday is for youth in grades 1-8.  See the Schedule of community events below!

Monday, June 5
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  • Public Tours of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vessels

6:30 PM 

  • Fun Run with JMSDF Personel Up Ulkata Road to Fort Schwatka on Mount Ballyhoo

Tuesday, June 6
10:00 AM

  • JMSDF Origami Class at the Community Center / Grades 1-8

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

  • Open Gym Basketball with JMSDF in Community Center Gymnasium

1:00 PM 

  • Memorial Park Ceremony featuring: 
    • - Remarks by: Mayor, JMSDF Command, Q Tribe,  USCGC Bertholf
    • - Raising of the Flags
    • - Placing of Wreaths
    • - National Anthems
    • - Gift Exchange

(This event will be held in PCR Gymnasium if the weather is bad) 

5:00 PM  

  • Community Swim Meet with JMSDF Personnel 
    • - 5:00 PM: Check-in
    • - 5:30 PM: Warm-ups
    • - 6:00 PM: Meet begins

Wednesday, June 7
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

  • Open Gym Basketball with JMSDF in Community Center Gymnasium

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

  • Military Band Concert in the Community Center Gymnasium

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 

  • Martial Arts & Archery Display in the Community Center Gymnasium