Tag: American troops

US Army Mulls Stationing Watercraft Down Under

July 23, 2023
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A top U.S. military official has floated the idea of stationing the American landing craft Down Under to help move Australian resources in the event of a regional conflict. A landmark defence review into Australia’s military recommended a pivot away from land power to missiles and long-range strike capabilities, warning the nation may not have…

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US Troops in Japan to Be Kept Within Base Amid COVID-19 Spread

January 10, 2022
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TOKYO—The United States and Japan on Sunday agreed to keep American troops within their bases amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Japan. The restrictions starting Monday will last 14 days, confining U.S. military personnel to base facilities except for “essential activities,” a statement from the U.S. Forces in Japan said. The Japanese Foreign Ministry…

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