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    JGSDF Awarded USARJ Deputy Commander [Image 4 of 4]

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    A military decoration ceremony is taking place between two soldiers. A U.S. Army Colonel (identified by name tape 'CHENEY' and eagle rank insignia) is receiving a medal or decoration being pinned to his uniform by a soldier wearing Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage. Multiple flags, including the U.S. flag and Japanese flag, are visible in the background.

    KANAGAWA, JAPAN

    09.09.2026

    Photo by Fumiaki Tabuchi 

    U.S. Army Japan

    CAMP ZAMA, Japan — Maj. Gen. Akiyoshi Sasajima, Director General of the Bilateral Coordination Department, Ground Component Command, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), on behalf of Gen. Masayoshi Arai, Chief of Staff, JGSDF, presented the Defense Cooperation Medal, a Certificate of Appreciation, and a commemorative JGSDF coin to Col. James C. Cheney, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Japan, during a ceremony at Camp Zama on Sept. 10. The prestigious honors recognized Cheney for his exceptional dedication, leadership, and lasting contributions to enhancing bilateral defense cooperation between the U.S. Army and the JGSDF throughout his tenure as deputy commander. Cheney played a critical role in advancing bilateral training, expanding multi-domain interoperability, and deepening mutual trust between the two land forces, further reinforcing the rock-solid foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Fumiaki Tabuchi)

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    Date Taken: 09.09.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 00:36
    Photo ID: 9925655
    VIRIN: 260909-O-SK840-9240
    Resolution: 2100x1401
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    Location: KANAGAWA, JP
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    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are shaking hands and smiling in what appears to be an official meeting or ceremony. One individual wears a U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with an American flag patch, while the other wears a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force camouflage uniform. The setting and visible signage suggest this is a U.S. Army Japan bilateral military engagement.
    Two military personnel, one in U.S. Army MultiCam/OCP uniform and one in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniform, are shaking hands while jointly holding a framed certificate or commendation document. The ceremony appears to be a formal award or recognition presentation, taking place in front of multiple flags including the U.S. flag, Japanese flag, and U.S. Army command flags. The framed document contains both English and Japanese text, suggesting a bilateral military exchange or honor.
    Two military officers, one U.S. Army and one Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, stand together in front of a display of flags including the U.S. flag, Japanese national flag, and U.S. Army flags. The U.S. officer, identified by his name tape as 'CHENEY' and wearing an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a colonel's eagle insignia, appears to be speaking. The setting suggests a formal bilateral military meeting or ceremony.
    A military decoration ceremony is taking place between two soldiers. A U.S. Army Colonel (identified by name tape 'CHENEY' and eagle rank insignia) is receiving a medal or decoration being pinned to his uniform by a soldier wearing Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage. Multiple flags, including the U.S. flag and Japanese flag, are visible in the background.

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