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Okinawa-based CH-53 squadron commander sacked
HMH-466 is currently based out of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa on a Unit Deployment Program.
By Shawn Snow
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Top US Marine acknowledges worries on Japan-Korean ties
Gen. David Berger, the new U.S. Marines commandant, acknowledged Wednesday that he is concerned about deteriorating relations between Japan and South Korea, both key regional allies, but expressed hopes politicians would work out a resolution.
Critic of US military bases on Okinawa wins election for governor
Denny Tamaki, who campaigned criticizing the American military presence on the southwestern Japanese islands of Okinawa, won the election for governor Sunday, defeating a ruling party-backed candidate pushing the status quo.
Commander of Futenma air station sacked
The Corps sacked the commander of Futenma air station.
By Shawn Snow
Another Osprey makes emergency landing in Japan
The most recent MV-22 Osprey mishap comes amid a missile launch over Japan by North Korea.
By Mackenzie Wolf