GSDF Gen. Oriki to become new SDF chief

GSDF Gen. Oriki to become new SDF chief

TOKYO, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force Gen. Ryoichi Oriki (in this file photo) will become chief of staff of the Self-Defense Forces on March 24 succeeding Maritime Self-Defense Force Adm. Takashi Saito.

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