Fifth Air Force congratulates Japan on their new Space Operations Squadron Published May 28, 2020 Fifth Air Force YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Fifth Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, and Command Chief, CMSgt Brian P. Kruzelnick, congratulate the Japanese Ministry of Defense and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) on the establishment of their new Space Operations Squadron.