U.S., Japan Release Joint Defense Posture Statement (U.S. DoD)

By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 ? The United States and Japan have agreed to “delink” two aspects of the planned relocation of U.S. forces in Japan, according to a statement released today.

Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said the U.S.-Japan joint defense posture statement affirms both nations are committed to relocating Marines within Okinawa, and also to moving some of those forces to Guam. “Both sides have agreed to

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