as at the time I was serving as an APSA (American Political Science Association) congressional fellow with Congressman Gary Peters of Michigan.

and the complexities of American identity as Bruce struggles to overcome his guilt.Bruce Nakashimas 50-year quest to find his friend after the Vietnam War is told in The Volunteer.

It explores the power of friendship and loyalty.a Japanese American veteran of the Vietnam War.an African American soldier from Birmingham.

and to find a sense of belonging.who eventually saved Bruces life.

The event is sponsored by Veterans Memorial Court Alliance (main sponsor).

The film tells the story of Bruce NakashimaSilver Rays for contributing to promoting Japanese culture in the U.

guiding its growth into one of the largest in North America.From the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles.

Takehana has greatly contributed to efforts aimed at supporting the economic activities of Japanese-affiliated companies and individual business owners.He became a director of Japanese Prefectural Association of Southern California in 2011.