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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

Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan & 5th Air Force Change of Command Speech As Delivered
February 5, 2019 — U.S. AIR FORCE LT GEN KEVIN B. SCHNEIDER, Incoming Commander, U.S. FORCES JAPAN/5th Air Force Good morning to all of you [delivered in Japanese] (Acknowledgment of DVs)- Vice-Minister Tsuji (Parliamentary Vice-Min for Foreign Affairs) - Ambassador William “Bill” Hagerty (US AMB to Japan)- Ambassador Stephen Payton (New... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, U.S. Forces Japan & 5th Air Force Change of Command Speech As Delivered
February 5, 2019 — U.S. AIR FORCE LT GEN JERRY P. MARTINEZ, Outgoing Commander, U.S. FORCES JAPAN/5th Air Force Thanks so much to all our distinguished visitors that are here today and everybody for coming. You presence means so much to me and my family. I want to start by saying thank you to Admiral Davidson. Sir, thank you so much for your leadership, for your... MORE

General Charles "CQ" Brown Jr., U.S. Forces Japan & 5th Air Force Change of Command Speech As Delivered
February 5, 2019 — U.S. AIR FORCE GENERAL CHARLES “CQ” BROWN JR., Commander, PACIFIC AIR FORCES For over 75 years, 5th Air Force has provided continuous Air Power to advance U. S. interests in the Indo-Pacific, deter aggression, and respond to contingencies. In war and during uneasy peace, the U.S. – Japan Alliance has become the linchpin of security in the... MORE

Admiral Philip S. Davidson, U.S. Forces Japan & 5th Air Force Change of Command Speech as Delivered
February 5, 2019 — U.S. NAVY ADMIRAL PHILIP S. DAVIDSON, Commander, U.S. INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to be here today and recognize these two outstanding leaders while also having the opportunity to acknowledge our cornerstone alliance with Japan. I want to thank everyone for your attendance; each of you honors General... MORE

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