The Story of the First Asian American to Command an Army Division
Jul 14, 2025
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Major General James Mukoyama shares his remarkable journey from a blue-collar neighborhood in Chicago to becoming the first Asian American to command a U.S. Army division. The journey didn’t come easily, requiring strength, leadership, resilience, and the courage to break down barriers. His book is Faith, Family & Flag: Memoirs of an Unlikely American Samurai Crusader.
