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 Carlos A. Medina

Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Naval Forces, Japan

A native of rural Sugar City, Colorado, Captain Carlos A. Medina attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering (with Merit). Upon commissioning, he completed flight training in Pensacola, Florida and earned his wings of gold as a Naval Flight Officer in November 1997, subsequently reporting to the EA-6B Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) VAQ-129 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington for initial training in the EA-6B Prowler.

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.