ASDF advance unit arrival in Kuwait gets locals' attention

ASDF advance unit arrival in Kuwait gets locals' attention

SHUAIBA, Kuwait - With the arrival of an advance unit of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) in Kuwait, residents of Shuaiba -- the country's largest oil shipment port (shown) -- are interested to know if ground and maritime troops will follow next year. A guard keeps watch at the port Dec. 28.

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