US Pacific Fleet

[Unkotare]

"The U.S. Navy has chosen its first Japanese-American to lead the Pacific Fleet, a spokesman said Thursday.

Adm. Harry Harris, a former assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeded Adm. Cecil Haney on Wednesday as top commander of the Hawaii-based fleet.

Harris was born in the city of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, to a Japanese woman and her American husband. He grew up in Tennessee and Florida. The U.S. Navy keeps its Japan headquarters in Yokosuka, home to the 7th Fleet.

Harris said at a ceremony Wednesday that he will “work closely with our allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region,” according to the fleet’s website."

Japanese-American takes U.S. Pacific fleet helm | The Japan Times





What do you want to bet the CCP complains about this?

 

[Bloodrock44]

My son is based in Yokosuka. Congrats to Admiral Harris.

 

[namvet]

we visited Yokosuka several times during the war

 

[bianco]

"Whatever it takes".

 

[regent]

From operation Coronet to a Japanese-American admiral in Japan, and all in my lifetime.
One smart move.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Congratulations, Admiral.

 

[Hoffstra]

good for him.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Well except the Japanese do not like half Japanese. The whole society is xenophobic. According to Japanese law a mother can not pass on citizenship either. They haven't joined the 21st century yet.

 

[Unkotare]

Well except the Japanese do not like half Japanese(1). The whole society is xenophobic(2). According to Japanese law a mother can not pass on citizenship either(3). They haven't joined the 21st century yet(4).

1) Not true

2) Not true

3) Not true

4) Not true




Look, you got a perfect score!

 

[regent]

Well except the Japanese do not like half Japanese. The whole society is xenophobic. According to Japanese law a mother can not pass on citizenship either. They haven't joined the 21st century yet.

Well, it's our navy.

 

[Unkotare]

Retired is wrong on all counts anyway.

 

[Warrior102]

"The U.S. Navy has chosen its first Japanese-American to lead the Pacific Fleet, a spokesman said Thursday.

Adm. Harry Harris, a former assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeded Adm. Cecil Haney on Wednesday as top commander of the Hawaii-based fleet.

Harris was born in the city of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, to a Japanese woman and her American husband. He grew up in Tennessee and Florida. The U.S. Navy keeps its Japan headquarters in Yokosuka, home to the 7th Fleet.

Harris said at a ceremony Wednesday that he will “work closely with our allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region,” according to the fleet’s website."

Japanese-American takes U.S. Pacific fleet helm | The Japan Times

What do you want to bet the CCP complains about this?

Awesome - don't know the Admiral personally -

His Dad was a Chief Petty Officer - which means the Admiral was brought up with high Navy standards. Hell, he made four-star which is an awesome accomplishment! Especially for a P3 guy. The highest ranking P3 guy I worked for was Byron "Jake" Tobin - 2 star - GREAT AMERICAN. Both Naval Academy grads... all good. Best of luck to him. The JLs I am sure, are delighted he's in command!!

Yokosuka - great place!! Been there many, many times.

Anyone every catch the "Banana Show" there? That's what it's known for!!!!!
Ah, the good old days.

 

[Warrior102]

Well except the Japanese do not like half Japanese. The whole society is xenophobic. According to Japanese law a mother can not pass on citizenship either. They haven't joined the 21st century yet.

Gunny - having lived there (as you probably have), I know the Japanese only "tolerate" blacks -- surely they can tolerate the Admiral.

 

[Warrior102]

My son is based in Yokosuka. Congrats to Admiral Harris.

You should go over there and visit. AMAZING place.... you'll never forget the experience.

 

[Unkotare]

having lived there (as you probably have), I know the Japanese only "tolerate" blacks -- .

That attitude is outdated. In fact, the opposite pole is by now outdated too.

 

[Warrior102]

That attitude is outdated. In fact, the opposite pole is by now outdated too.

Really...
I left there in 1996

 

[Unkotare]

Yeah, in the late 90s, through early 2000s black folks were downright trendy.

 

[Warrior102]

Yeah, in the late 90s, through early 2000s black folks were downright trendy.

Hmmm.... interesting. Times changed.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Yeah, in the late 90s, through early 2000s black folks were downright trendy.

Hmmm.... interesting. Times changed.

Sure it has.

 

[Warrior102]

Yeah, in the late 90s, through early 2000s black folks were downright trendy.

Hmmm.... interesting. Times changed.

Sure it has.

When did you leave Japan?