On 5th February 2010, JAAGA carried out JFY2009 JAAGA Award presentation ceremony and reception at JASDF Naha Air Base.　JFY2009 Award is 12nd since JAAGA formulated this institution in 1998.
　　Award presentation ceremony and reception was held at Naha Airmen Club "Blue Coral" at Naha AB..　Two award winners accompanying with spouses, Lt.Gen.Hirata (SWCAD/CC), Maj.Gen. Miyagawa (83AG/CC) and 11 members, Brig.Gen. Wilsbach (18W/CC) and 6 airmen, Mr.Yamagata (Secretary of Okinawa Defense Association), Vice president Isakawa and 2 members (Naha AB Support Association) were invited.　From JAAGA, president Toutake, secretary Natomi (Naha branch) and 2 JAAGA member participated in.　Total number of participants was 26.　The Ceremony was started with performance of national anthem by SWCAD Band.　President Toutake explained the purpose of JAAGA in the opening speech, and expressed special appreciation to Naha AB officials who had supported to set up this ceremony.
　　Winners of JFY2009 are MSgt. Hiroki Kumasaka and MSgt. Dennis O'Grady.　MSgt. Kumasaka is member of Naha Rescue Squadron (JASDF), and contributed to arrange Cope Angel (Air Rescue Exercise) between JASDF Naha Rescue Sq. and USAF 31st and 33rd Air Rescue Sq..　MSgt. O'Grady is airman of 18th Equipment Maintenance Sq., actively fostered training and cultural exchange program between JASDF and USAF.　President Toutake gave the awards to winners, handed memorial plaques to their wives and praised their achievement.
　　Gen.Wilsbach and Gen.Miyagawa delivered congratulatory address for the winners, pointed the importance of improvement of friendship and relationship of mutual trust between Japan and United States.
　　At the reception held after the ceremony, Mr.Yamamagata had congratulatory speech and proposed a toast.　Then we enjoyed opening barrel event, beating drum performance by Naha AB Drum Club and talisman lion dancing 　During this reception, two winners had speech, and they expressed their proud of receiving award and thanks for their wives support.　
　　We could successfully hold JAAGA award presentation of Okinawa area, we deeply appreciate to airmen of Naha and Kadena for active support to this presentation event in spite of their duties. (reported by secretariat Kagawa)