100 ASDF replacements for Iraq mission leave for Kuwait

100 ASDF replacements for Iraq mission leave for Kuwait

NARITA, Japan - About 100 Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) members prepare to leave Narita airport for Kuwait on March 17 in the first personnel rotation since Japan started deploying Self-Defense Forces troops in Iraq nearly three months ago.

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