U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Commander celebrates Respect for the Aged Day

U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Commander celebrates Respect for the Aged Day

by U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa
U.S. Army
September 20, 2017

U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Commander, Lt. Col. Zachary Hohn joined leaders from Yomitan Village in celebrating Respect for the Aged Day at the Sobe Community Center Sept. 17. Yomitan Village considers those over the age of 75 to be senior citizens and places a great reverence on the wisdom and experience of its elders.

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