| Base | Unit | Winner | The outline of distinguished services |
| Misawa | JASDF 3rd Wing Civil Engineering Sq. |
 Warrant Officer Tokuji Imagawa |
He was assigned to be President of the Warrant officers and Sergeants Association of the Misawa Air Base, he deeply understood the significance of the mutual exchange program between the Japan Air Self Defense Force and the U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers, and enthusiastically promoted the mutual event with the two Air Forces on the voluntary activities. Especially, his devotion continued on excellent coordinate effort and lead to the success of Japan and the U.S. friendship activities such as the Tunahiki Competition, the study trip to the Misawa Air Base of the U.S. Air Force, the Air Force Dining Out Ceremony, promoting sincere relation and deep friendship between the two Air Force noncommissioned officers and their families of the Misawa Air Base. |
| Misawa | USAF 35th Fighter Wing |
 Captain Marsh W.Gibson |
As the officer in charge of training and resources for the 35th Security Forces Squadron, he has led the way in integrating Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel and U.S. Security Forces personnel into a collective team, enhancing the force protection effectiveness of Misawa Air Base. He has been involved in virtually every venue to ensure the synergy between military security forces, Japanese civilian guards and local police departments. He also participated to the USFJ Force Protection conference concerning initial implementation plans for integrating Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel into US Air Force Installation defense operations and provided critical input to the first Memorandum of Agreement Installation between the USFJ and JGSDF.. |
| Fuchu | JASDF Training Div. ASO |
 Master Sergeant Yoichi Akimoto |
He was assigned to the post of training coordinator in the operational division of the HQ of the Air Defense Command, where he deeply understood the significance of the mutual exchange program between the Japan Air Self Defense Force and the U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers, and enthusiastically promoted the mutual event with the U.S. Air Force on the voluntary activities of the Special Olympics. Furthermore, his devotion continued on working hard as the planner to the friendship marathon race at the Yokota Air Base, to the excellent coordination and sincere effort toward the wonderful relationship and friendship between the two important Air Force noncommissioned officers. |
| Iruma | JASDF Central Aircraft Control & Warning Wing |
 Warrant Officer Takashi Endo |
He was assigned to the Vice president of the United Warrant officers and Sergeants Association of the Japan Air Self Defense Force, he deeply understood the significance of the mutual exchange program between the Japan Air Self Defense Force and the U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers, and enthusiastically promoted the mutual event with the U.S. Air Force on the voluntary activities of the Special Olympic. Furthermore, his devotion continued as voluntary activities of the Warrant officers and Sergeant Association of the Iruma Air Base, to the excellent coordination and sincere welcome to the U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers of the Yokota Air Base on invited occasions such as the Air Festa in Iruma Air Base.. |
| Yokota | USAF 374th Airlift Wing |
 Colonel Douglas E. Kreulen And the members of the Tokorozawa Fuel Spill Remediation Team |
His distinctive efforts reflect the highest standards of respect and professionalism as he and key members of the 374th Civil Engineer Environmental Flight, the 374th Contracting Squadron and the 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs staff promptly responded to the Tokorozawa diesel fuel spill, which occurred 31 Aug 2004. Their dedication and immediate concern for the citizens of Tokorozawa City were evident from the onset of the incident. The cooperation between the 374th Airlift Wing and local city and government officials exemplified his dedication and willingness to quickly remedy the situation. During each phase of the clean-up effort, his and his staff regularly provided updated information to local city and government officials, which greatly helped to alleviate the fears and concerns of the Japanese citizens residing in Tokorozawa City. His willingness to respond to the questions and concerns from both government and city officials, as well as the news media, created a solid working relationship built on trust and understanding. His keen insight, leadership and cooperation successfully resulted in a timely yet thorough clean-up effort, which not only ensured the safety of the citizens of Tokorozawa City but also preserved the surrounding environment. Their outstanding teamwork and exceptional efforts will enhance the concept and direction of the Japan and the United States in the future. Moreover, the effort shown by he and his team further strengthens the bilateral relationship between our two great nations. |
| Naha | JASDF 83rd Air Wing Inspection Sq. |
 Staff Sergeant Kenji Murata |
He was assigned to the posting of the coordination window in the maintenance and support field at the joint training between the Japan Air Self Defense Force and the U.S. Air Force over the Island of Guam in November 2003, he assigned to be the escort personnel of the international conference of the Chief of Staff of Air Forces in September 2004. He joined and contributed to the coordination conference on JASDF alert condition of the Intercept Fighter Sq. at Kadena Air Base recently, he enthusiastically promoted the mutual relations between the two important Air Forces. |
| Kadena | USAF 18th AirWing 18thComponent Maintenance Sq. |
 Master Sergeant Kenneth Trawick |
As the Bilateral Exchange NCO, he has been the catalyst for three base tours of Kadena Air Base by Japan Air Self Defense Force(JASDF) personnel, he assisted with recruitment of JASDF personnel to help with the Kadena Special Olympics and coordinated two special tours of Naha Air Base. He played a key role for two first-time ever events for the wing when he helped establish the Company Grade Officer Friendship club, and inclusion of JASDF Chief selects participation in the 18th Wing’s Chiefs Induction Ceremony. In addition, he bolstered friendship and enhanced appreciation of both cultures when he coordinated several other activities focused on the Joint Multinational environment. He briefed senior JASDF enlisted officials on the Noncommissioned Officer Academy’s (NCOA) mission and helped screen 60 potential JASDF NCOs for NCOA attendance. Furthermore, he dealt with Naha AB’s JASDF Education and Training Division to facilitate quarterly English tutoring sessions. |
