Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Niemi, Pacific Air Forces director of Strategy, Plans and Programs, speaks to members of the Japan Defense Society during a visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on Jan. 24, 2023. The JDS is comprised of retired Japan Self Defense Force officers, business executives, and influencers with keen interests in national security and defense issues. During Niemi’s briefing, he talked about the importance of a strong alliance in maintaining the security of the region into the future.

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