Leadership

Rear Admiral Carl A. Lahti

Commander, Navy Region Japan
Rear Admiral Carl Lahti is a native of Buffalo, New York. He is a 1989 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. From 2005-2006, Lahti served as an associate fellow with the Chief of Naval Operations where he studied alternative energy strategies for the Navy.
Captain Rafael “Rafi” Facundo

Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan
Captain Rafael “Rafi” Facundo, native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, received his commission via Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL, in 1997. After completion of Surface Officer School in Newport, RI, he reported to his first assignment aboard the USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) where he served as the Weapons Division Officer. During his tour on USS Oak Hill, he earned his designation as a Surface Warfare Officer and completed a Sixth Fleet deployment.
Mr. Robert P. Posthumus

Executive Director, Navy Region Japan
Before being selected in his current position, Mr. Posthumus was the Deputy Commander for Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Twin Cities located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
CMDCM (SW) Michael Kaszubowski

Command Master Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, Navy Region Japan
A native of Chicago, Illinois, CMDCM(SW) Kaszubowski completed Basic Recruit Training in Great Lakes, Illinois, and Damage Controllman “A” School in Treasure Island, San Francisco, California, in 1995. CMDCM Kaszubowski is a graduate the Command Master Chief course, class 76, a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy, class 154 and a graduate of the National Defense University’s Keystone class 18-2. CMDCM Kaszubowski is currently serving as the Commander Naval Region Japan / Naval Forces Japan CMC located in Yokosuka, Japan.

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