Japanese Lt. Gen. Kazushi Izumi, commander, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Eastern Army
December 10, 2008
By Japanese Lt. Gen. Kazushi Izumi, commander Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Eastern Army
CAMP ASAKA, JAPAN - Lieutenant Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, USARPAC commander, and Lt. Gen. Kazushi Izumi, commander JGSDF Eastern Army, salute the colors during the playing of their nation's national anthems at the opening ceremony for Yama Sakura 55, held Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, on the grounds of the JGSDF Transportation School.
I firmly believe that this exercise holds great significance in promoting the solidarity of U.S - Japanese relations and contributing to the stability of our region.