Newly appointed Deputy Chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Okinawa Liaison Office, Mr. Kenichi Matsuda meets with Col. Corey Martin, 18th Wing vice commander, during an orientation visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2012. Mr. Matsuda received a wing mission briefing highlighting Kadena's strategic importance in maintaining regional stability, how the wing exercises and improves interoperability with Japan Self Defense Forces, and efforts to improve understanding among members of the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson/Released)