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. Postumus

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/EXW/AW) Samuel J. Robinson

Command Master Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, Navy Region Japan

An Arkansas native who attended Recruit Training and Seaman Apprenticeship Training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes.