Leadership

Rear Admiral Ian L. Johnson

Commander, Navy Region Japan
Johnson holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Catholic University of America and completed Joint Professional Military Education, Phase II, at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia. He also completed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar XXI program in 2023. His accolades include four Legion of Merit Medals, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, and four Navy Achievement Medals. In June 2024, Johnson assumed the role of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan/Navy Region Japan.
Captain Teague Suarez

Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan
Captain Teague J. Suarez is the proud son of a Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer. He is a 1998 graduate of the Naval Academy, and holds a master’s degree from the Air Command and Staff College. He was designated a Naval Aviator in 2000.
Ms. Maureen Smith

Executive Director, Navy Region Japan
Ms. Maureen Smith serves as the Executive Director, Navy Region Japan, responsible for resource management and fiscal stewardship necessary to execute shore installation management for Navy installations in Japan, Singapore, and Diego Garcia.
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 Controlman “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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