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GSDF Osprey to Conduct First Operation from U.S. Base in Okinawa

GSDF Osprey to Conduct First Operation from U.S. Base in Okinawa

22 Mayıs 2026Japan Times
  • The Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) of Japan is set to utilize the U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa for the first time during a joint exercise with the U.S.
  • Marine Corps. This exercise, scheduled for June, will involve airlifting a mock patient from Miyako Island to the base.
  • Okinawa hosts a significant U.S. military presence, and the use of the Futenma base by Japanese forces highlights the ongoing integration of their operations.
  • The decision to use the U.S. Futenma base for the GSDF's operations indicates a deepening military partnership between Japan and the United States.
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