Courtesy Call with Maj. Gen. Cogbill and Lt. Gen. Idogawa
2026/6/26
On Monday, June 8, Head Consul Hamada visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on a courtesy call to Major General Cogbill, commander of the 11th Airborne, in celebration of the visit by a delegation from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force led by Lieutenant General Kazutomo Idogawa.
Their discussion was lively and informative, centering around the successes and challenges of maintaining peace and prosperity in the Arctic region, reaffirming the commitment to friendship and cooperation between Japan and the US, and continued opportunities for joint training exercises in the months and years to come.
The Consular Office would like to thank both sides for their unwavering commitment to peace and security, and for fostering a relationship that is as strong as ever.
Their discussion was lively and informative, centering around the successes and challenges of maintaining peace and prosperity in the Arctic region, reaffirming the commitment to friendship and cooperation between Japan and the US, and continued opportunities for joint training exercises in the months and years to come.
The Consular Office would like to thank both sides for their unwavering commitment to peace and security, and for fostering a relationship that is as strong as ever.