Marines, Okinawa and Japan

U.S. Marine Relocation to Guam Begins as Okinawa’s Military Presence Shrinks
About 100 U.S. Marines in Okinawa are relocating to Guam, marking a key step in the U.S.-Japan force realignment plan.
Why is US relocating thousands of Marines from Japan's Okinawa, a strategic island near Taiwan?
Okinawa’s proximity to Taiwan— less than 700 kilometers (435 miles) away— makes it an important location for US military operations. It serves as a forward base for deterring potential threats, partic
US starts relocating Marines from Japan’s Okinawa over base grievances
In 2012, the US said it would redeploy 9,000 Marines from the island where communities complain bases are an unfair burden.
US Marines start partial transfer from Okinawa in Japan to Guam under plan agreed 12 years ago
The partial transfer of U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam began on Saturday, 12 years after Japan and the United States agreed on their realignment to reduce the heavy burden of American troop presence on the southern Japanese island,
US begins marine transfer to Guam from Okinawa Japan
US military says over 4,000 soldiers of approximately 19,000 marines currently in Okinawa to be moved to Guam - Anadolu Ajansı
Marines' Move: Easing Okinawa's Burden, Building Guam's Base
The US Marines' relocation from Okinawa to Guam began, aligning with a 2012 agreement between Japan and the US. This move aims to reduce America's troop presence in Okinawa. The relocation involves infrastructure investments and joint training,
US Starts Relocating Marines From Japan's Okinawa
The United States has begun relocating thousands of Marines from the Japanese island of Okinawa, Tokyo and Washington said Saturday, after decades of mounting grievances among locals over America's military presence.
US Marines start partial transfer from Japan's Okinawa to Guam
The partial transfer of U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam began on Saturday, 12 years after Japan and the United States agreed on their realignment to reduce the heavy burden of American troop presence on the southern Japanese island,
US Marines begin relocation from Okinawa to Guam
The United States has begun relocating Marine Corps units from Okinawa. This move has been confirmed by both Tokyo and Washington, and it comes as a response to long-standing complaints from residents about the presence of American military bases.
U.S. Marine relocation begins to ease Okinawa's burden
The United States has begun relocating Marine Corps units from Okinawa. The relocation was confirmed by Tokyo and Washington. This action is a response to long-standing complaints from residents about the presence of American military bases.
US starts relocating Marines from Okinawa amid demands for demilitarization
The US has begun relocating thousands of Marines from the island of Okinawa after decades of grievances over the American military presence.
Stars and Stripes2d
Airman gets 5 years in prison with hard labor for sexual assault that roiled Okinawa
A Japanese court sentenced a U.S. airman to five years in prison with hard labor immediately after convicting him of sexually ...
Retro Japan in Photos: Vivid red pillars sift the wind at public hall in Okinawa Pref.
The Nakijinson Central Public Hall is built embracing a broad lawn, as seen in the village of Nakijin, Okinawa Prefecture, on ...
トラベルボイス4d
An Okinawa-based DMC is launched for inbound adventure travel tours across Japan in cooperation with five local DMCs
Okinawa-based ‘Nature Travel Japan’ was launched as a new destination management company (DMC). Under a brand name of ‘Japan ...
Stars and Stripes4d
Flight officer with extensive Japan experience takes helm of Okinawa’s Navy command
Capt. Joseph Parsons is the new commander of Fleet Activities Okinawa, a unique command that encompasses Navy aviators and ...