STRIPES (Seth Robson) - 5th Air Force in Japan has its first dedicated commander in nearly 70 years | Stars and Stripes
A veteran fighter pilot who led air wings in Texas, Afghanistan and Okinawa has taken charge of 5th Air Force in Japan.
STRIPES (John Vandiver,) - Europeans to take charge at pair of NATO commands but not bloc’s top military post | Stars and Stripes
NATO Joint Force Command in Norfolk, Va., and a headquarters in Naples, Italy, will eventually transfer to European officers, a NATO official said.
STRIPES (Joseph Ditzler) - A new 3-star general will lead 5th Air Force amid transformation of US Forces Japan | Stars and Stripes
Joel Carey is set to take command of 5th Air Force in Tokyo, a role recently split off from U.S. Forces Japan as the command expands into a broader mission.