Embassy of Japan
Press Release
May 1, 2017
2017 Spring Conferment of Decoration
Major General Mark R. Wise
On April 29th, 2017 (Japan Time/JST), the Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the 2017 Spring Imperial Decorations. MajGen Mark R. Wise, Commanding General, Third Marine Aircraft Wing (Former Deputy Commander, United States Forces Japan) is among this year’s foreign recipients, and in recognition of his contributions towards strengthening the relationship and friendship between Japan and the United States of America, he will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.
- DECORATION: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
- SERVICE: Strengthening the Japan-U.S. Security Arrangement and the friendship between Japan and the United States of America
- NAME : MajGen Mark R. Wise
- MAJOR TITLES:
- Former Deputy Commander, United States Forces Japan and Commander, 5th Air Force
- Former Assistant Wing Commander, Third Marine Aircraft Wing
- ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): California (USA)
SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Major General Wise served as the Deputy Commander for the United States Forces Japan from July 2014 to July 2016. As Deputy Commander, MajGen Wise contributed to the promotion of the smooth and effective management of the Japan-U.S. Security Arrangement. This further developed Japan's defense capability, and promoted the friendship between Japan and the United States of America.
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