Okinawa
Intelligence Marines test civilian drones, paragliders in Okinawa warfighting drill
U.S. Marines demonstrated how they’re using civilian drone and powered paragliding technology to provide commanders with a clearer battlefield picture during a recent drill on this Okinawa island.
Thousands protest retention of U.S. base
Okinawans gathered by the hundreds to welcome reversion Monday, and by the thousands to protest the inclusion of U.S. bases in the reversion agreement.
U.S., Japan ties hailed at reversion rites
History was bittersweet at the Okinawa reversion ceremony here Monday morning at the Nihon Budokan. For the older members of the 10,000 Japanese in attendance the dignified affair recalled memories of a bloody battle 27 years ago.
Okinawa reversion ushers in confusion
There is confusion, some open resentment, frantic hoarding, a great deal of worry, and a sprinkling of "who cares" in this Ryukyuan capital as the moment when it will become a Japanese prefectural capital begins to be measured in hours and minutes.
Reversion vs. Confusion
There is confusion, some open resentment, frantic hoarding, a great deal of worry, and a sprinkling of "who cares" in this Ryukyuan capital as the moment when it will become a Japanese prefectural capital begins to he measured in hours and minutes.
Agnew confers with Japanese leaders
Conferences with top Japanese leaders Saturday, capped by an evening reception by Japan's Prime Minister Eisaku Sato, comprised Vice President Spiro T. Agnew's second day here.