Skywriter — May 2022

During the last week of May, we kicked off the second Fleet Week Japan where we continued to honor the toughness of Navy Sailors.

Sailors and members of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) participate in the 2022 Sea Legs Challenge during Fleet Week Japan onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi. The Sea Legs challenge invites Japanese citizens to participate in a series of fitness challenges from Commander, Naval Forces Japan and the JMSDF during Fleet Week Japan, highlighting the close relationship between the Navy and Japan.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ange Olivier Clement)

Last year, all five Japan CNRJ installations and more than 600 Japanese citizens joined us to complete the Navy Sea Legs Fitness Challenge where participants attempted to “earn their Sea Legs”, raising awareness of the U.S. Navy’s presence in Japan as a key partner/ally. We also celebrated Tokyo’s unique sister city relationship with New York City before the Olympics.

Sailors and members of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) participate in the 2022 Sea Legs Challenge during Fleet Week Japan onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi. The Sea Legs challenge invites Japanese citizens to participate in a series of fitness challenges from Commander, Naval Forces Japan and the JMSDF during Fleet Week Japan, highlighting the close relationship between the Navy and Japan.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ange Olivier Clement)

So once again we invited everyone to participate and we tested the physical toughness of participants by having them complete their choice of fitness option each day to finish the entire challenge. Everyone participating would hashtag your fitness success with #FleetWeekJapan #NavySeaLegs, and #SeaLegsAtsugi.