Forging a Bilateral Lifesaving Force: MEDDAC-J NCO Honored by JGSDF Medical Service School

Sgt. First Class Akers of U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Japan (MEDDAC-J) has been awarded the JGSDF Achievement Medal by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Medical Service School. Under a newly established commendation framework designed to honor foreign military personnel, Akers is only the third recipient of this prestigious accolade.