Soldiers and civilians of the 85th Support Command participate in the Asian American/Pacific Islander observance held by their Equal Opportunity Office on May 4 at the unit’s headquarters. The observance was conducted with retired Army Maj. Gen., James Mukoyama, as the guest speaker discussing the contributions that Asian Americans have given to this country, specifically, those of the first, second, and third generation Japanese people to this nation. Mukoyama, who was also a member of the 85th Support Command -formerly known as the 85th Training Division- for 18 years, he also was the first Asian American to command an Army Division; he received his first star at the age of 43, and received his second star three years later.
After 30 years of service, retiring in May 1995, his decorations and badges included: The Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, three Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, Parachutist Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Taylor, 85th Support Command Public Affairs Office
| Date Taken: | 05.04.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 05.09.2013 22:48 |
| Photo ID: | 928165 |
| VIRIN: | 130504-A-KL464-005 |
| Resolution: | 1265x400 |
| Size: | 455.68 KB |
| Location: | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS, US |
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