First Japanese American Admiral - new US PACOM CDR challenges China's Great Wall (of Sand)

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:58:53 -0400

Outstanding story here, raising up through the ranks to General Officer! Hard word, determination and dedication pays off.

http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/International-Relations/US-Pacific-Command-chief-challenges-China-s-great-wall-of-sand

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Jun 30 at 2015 5:11 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:11:39 -0400

Great story (even if he is Navy...LOL)! Can you imagine the dollar amount on his hand receipt? LOL

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jun 30 at 2015 5:18 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:18:50 -0400

Thanks for posting CSM Michael J. Uhlig, I expect that if there any surviving members of the legendary 100th Battalion of Japanese Americans who fought the Germans in Italy so hard they would be proud and thankful.
I hope ADM Harris will be blessed with wisdom, endurance and political acumen as he leads PACOM.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 5:21 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:21:09 -0400

I love getting updates on PACOM. I was out there for 4.5 years and used to work for NCPAC which is across the street from PACOM HQ at Camp Smith.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jun 30 at 2015 5:35 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:35:17 -0400

CSM Michael J. Uhlig This is a great news story!

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 5:59 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:59:03 -0400

From my perspective, as a JOC Director, in my limited contact with him (while he was with PACFLT), ADM Harris has always been very gracious.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jun 30 at 2015 6:03 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:03:00 -0400

Awesome. Hitomi is standing an inch taller now...lol

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 30 at 2015 6:39 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:39:15 -0400

1. Someone has to back down as China grabbed 90% of the shipping lanes in the South China Sea.
2. I am tired of our allies who seek our help to solve military problems.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 5:25 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:25:01 -0400

CSM, this an inspiring story!