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Katsutoshi Kawano Biography

Katsutoshi Kawano is one of the most popular and richest Military Personnel who was born on November 28, 1954 in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan.

In 1991, then-Commander Kawano took command of the JS Oyodo, DE-231.

Admiral katsutoshi kawano biography for kids

In 1999, then-Captain Kawano took command of MSDF Escort Flotilla 3. In 2004, then-Rear Admiral Kawano took command of the MSDF Sasebo District. In 2008, Kawano took command of the Mine Warfare Force. His career was temporarily in jeopardy when a ship under his command, the JDS Atago (DDG-177), collided with a fishing boat and caused two fishermen to go missing.

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In 2010, then-Vice Admiral Kawano became the Vice Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Council. One year later, in 2011, he became Commander in Chief of the Self Defense Fleet.

On 26 July 2012, Kawano was promoted to full Admiral and became Chief of Staff of the MSDF, replacing outgoing admiral Masahiko Sugimoto.

As MSDF Chief of Staff, he was deeply involved in the ong