2023 Autumn Conferment of Decoration - Former Deputy Commander, Unites States Forces Japan James B. Wellons

On November 3, 2023 (Japan Time), the Government of Japan announced the 2023 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals, with James B. Wellons, former Deputy Commander, Unites States Forces Japan, being one of the recipients. In recognition of his contributions towards promoting cooperation between Japan and the United States in the field of defense, 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: Contributed to promoting cooperation between Japan and the United States in the field of defense
• NAME: James B. Wellons
• MAJOR TITLE:
  • Former Deputy Commander, Unites States Forces Japan
• ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): Washington, D.C. (United States of America)

Brigadier General Wellons served as the Deputy Commander, Unites States Forces Japan from June 2020 to June 2023. He directly supported and provided expertise essential to the successful completion of the mission for the Commander, United States Forces Japan, additionally, through his efforts on the Japan-US Joint Committee, the United States Forces Japan coordinated a wide range of activities regarding the use of facilities and areas.