Is it possible to Unlock my AU KDDI iPhone 4S for use in the US?

We are military stationed in Japan. Purchased an iPhone 4S from AU KDDI but will be heading to the states within the next few months. Is it possible to unlock for use on ANY of the available providers (pre paid or contract)?

iOS: Changing the signed-in iTunes Store Apple ID account
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode (if needed)
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