USFJ releases statement on Off-Installation Curfew and Training

… <p> <strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: 16px;">&ndash; Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, Commander, U.S. Forces, Japan, released the following statement on the new General Order regarding the initiation of a USFJ Off-Installation Curfew and Training period: </span></p> <span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: 16px;"> <p>"It is an honor and privilege for me to serve as Commander US Forces, Japan. In the military we are held to a higher standard because of the trust and responsibility that we are given. </p> <p>I want to personally apologize for the grief and trauma the victim has endured and the anger it has caused among people in Okinawa. Under US PACOM Commander authority, I am immediately issuing a curfew to all military personnel in Japan, both temporary and assigned. In addition, core value retraining for military and SOFA civilians will be conducted by subordinate commanders and a review of the USFJ liberty policy will be executed over the coming days and weeks. Additional program details will follow. </p> <p>Japan is one of our greatest allies, most trusted partners, and is the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Pacific region. We will continue to do all we can to ensure the U.S.-Japan relationship remains strong." </p> …