U.S. military, Okinawa residents exchange opinions

U.S. military, Okinawa residents exchange opinions

NAHA, Japan - Residents living around U.S. military bases in Okinawa Prefecture (front row) exchange opinions with representatives of the U.S. forces to deepen mutual understanding during a meeting in the city of Okinawa on Feb. 25, 2011. The two sides discussed topics including effective ways to reduce accidents and crimes involving U.S. base personnel as Okinawa Prefecture hosts the bulk of U.S. forces in Japan. (Kyodo)

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