(10)Japan decides to send troops to Iraq

(10)Japan decides to send troops to Iraq

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 9 shows the main gate to the Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Base near Nagoya. Up to eight ASDF planes, including C-130 cargo planes, are expected to be flown to Iraq from the base under the government decision to send nonbomat troops to the country.

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