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Keynote Speech to the Center for Strategic and International Studies' 2021 Ryozo Kato Award by Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider
August 2, 2021 — Thank you for welcoming me here today to recognize the newest recipients of the Kato Prize. As commander of U.S. Forces, Japan, I am always eager to talk about the Alliance. But I am especially proud when I am able to join in celebrating the achievements of the individuals who dedicate themselves every day to the values and mission underpinning... MORE

Remarks to the Japan National Press Club Lieutenant General Kevin B. Schneider Commander, U.S. Forces Japan 25 February 2020
March 4, 2020 — -Opening- Good afternoon. I want to thank the Japan National Press Club for hosting this event. I am very pleased to be here, especially as we continue to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Treaty of Cooperation and Mutual Security between the United States and Japan. This is truly an historic time for an historic alliance... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Training at Hijudai complies with bilateral agreements
February 21, 2020 — Yokota Air Base, Tokyo – U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force completed live-fire training at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, on February 19, 2020 as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP). The units involved complied with all bilateral agreements while scheduling and executing the training... MORE

Change of Command – 18 WG Remarks by Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider Commander, U.S. Forces Japan / Commander, 5th Air Force, Pacific Air Forces July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019 — I am glad to be at Kadena Air Base for this momentous occasion, and am absolutely honored to bid a fond farewell to Brig. Gen. Case “Basket” Cunningham, and to welcome Brig. Gen. Joel “Joker” Carey back to the “Keystone of the Pacific.” ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, 2019 JAAGA Annual Convention, Commemorative Lecture, 13 May 2019
May 28, 2019 — (Opening Remarks)Ladies and Gentlemen, commanders, distinguished guests, and friends – Mina-san, kon-nichi-wa. Honjitsu wa, hajimete JAAGA sokai de, tai-setsu na Nichi-Bei kankei nitsuite hanasu-kikai wo itadaki. Kokoro-kara kansha moshiage masu.(Translation: Good afternoon, everyone. Today is my first opportunity to speak at the JAAGA conference... MORE