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U.S. and Japan Reach Okinawa Deal to Decrease Military Presence

HeadlineApr 27, 2012

The United States and Japan have finalized a deal that will scale back the U.S. military presence on the island of Okinawa by relocating soldiers to other Asia-Pacific bases. Under the pact, 5,000 soldiers will be moved to Guam while another 4,000 will be sent to other locations, including Hawaii and Australia.

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