Conferment of JAAGA Award 2005 began as a start in Kadena Air Base. Annual
Award ceremony of Kadena Air Base was held at Kadena NCO club from 7:00
PM on 28th January, 2005. Vice president Hoso and Maj.Gen. Ishidu (Head
of JAAGA Naha Branch) attended it. At ceremony, JAAGA award were presented
to two winners. Vice president Hoso read letter of appreciation, then handed
it and memorial plaques to winners. Winners are C.M.Sergeant Yukio Kamijoh
from JASDF Naha Air Base and S.M.Sergeant Gary T.Bennett from USAF Kadena Air Base. Outline of their excellent contribution
for promoting mutual understanding and friendship between both countries
are described in the linked page. Maj.Gen.Takiwaki, Commander of Naha AB, and 5 JASDF members from Naha
AB participated to ceremony and praised winners. (Reported by vice president
Hoso)