Knight, Lendall, CAPT

Worst Moment
September 11, 2001 - It was 10pm in Japan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks

Chain of Command
Commanders: LGEN P.V. Hester and LGEN T.C. Waskow
Major staff responsible for the mutual defense of Japan.  Supported forward presence of 53,000 military, 4,000 civilians, and 51,000 dependent personnel on mainland Japan and Okinawa.  Carried out mission in support of U.S. and bilateral interests in the region.

Other Memories
Director of Intelligence (J2) responsible for the oversight of all DOD intelligence and counterintelligence activities in Japan in support of unilateral and bilateral force protection, counter terror planning, operations and exercises.  Supervised 45 personnel and 1.2 million USD budget.
Nov 2001 - Supporting JMSDF participation in Operation Enduring Freedom - This was Japan's first military contingent since World War II to be deployed in support of forces in combat. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/enduring-freedom_deploy-col.htm
North Korean Spy Ship Incident - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Amami-%C5%8Cshima and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-kH3Y74UCs
2002 FIFA World Cup - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_FIFA_World_Cup

DSSM Award
Captain Lendall S. Knight, United States Navy, distinguished himself by exceptionally superior service while serving as Director of Intelligence, United States Forces, Japan, from July 2001 to August 2004. Captain Knight coordinated United States Forces Japan, Joint Intelligence Center Pacific, Defense intelligence Agency and Japan Defense Intelligence Headquarters participation and completion of a Secretary of Defense-directed Comprehensive Security Assessment for Japan. This bilateral, joint effort characterized the future threat environment in Asia and ensured future national and bilateral policy was based on the latest intelligence assessment for this region. He led the production of over 2,307 Classified Military Information reports for release to Japan, 250 specifically in support of their participation in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Captain Knight's actions have ensured the availability of critical intelligence and intelligence support essential to the success of United States and Japanese security here in Japan and throughout the Commander United States Pacific Command area of responsibility. Captain Knight's initiative, foresight and dedication to duty were directly responsible for enhancing and expanding United States-Japan cooperative defense efforts. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Captain Knight reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.