Nukaga in Kuwait to greet GSDF troops

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japanese Defense Agency Director General Fukushiro Nukaga (R) on July 16 observes the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's armored vehicle transported from Iraq's Samawah to Kuwait City. Nukaga visits Kuwait to greet GSDF troops who have pulled out of Iraq and to encourage the ASDF members. (Kyodo)

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