Kōichi Isobe
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Kōichi Isobe (磯部晃一, Kōichi Isobe, born January 1958) is a retired lieutenant general in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
He retired from active duty in August 2015, after thirty-five years of service in the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
He currently serves as a Strategic Advisor to Kawasaki Heavy Industries. He also serves as Senior Fellow of Harvard University Asia Center and at the Asia Pacific Initiative Foundation.[1][2]
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Kōichi Isobe | |
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Born | January 1958 (age 66) Tokushima Prefecture |
Allegiance | Japan |
Service/ | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Years of service | 1980-2015 (1980-2015) |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Eastern Army (Japan), and JTF Tsubaki Rescue (Oct. 2013). Vice Chief of Staff, Joint Staff. |
Awards | Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal (United States) |
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