2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

AOMORI, Japan - A mother waves a flag as the second batch of a third replacement team of Ground Self-Defense Force troops leaves for Aomori Airport on Aug. 15 en route to Iraq to continue Japan's humanitarian aid operations in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah.

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