Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Eiji Kimizuka (middle) performs a ceremonial inspection of the troops Sept. 27, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Gen. Kimizuka received the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno for promoting family welfare through the development a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force family support structure.