Ishiba sacks MSDF chief, punishes 88 over collision, scandals

Ishiba sacks MSDF chief, punishes 88 over collision, scandals

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 21 on the shakeup of the leadership of the Maritime Self-Defense Force. Ishiba effectively sacked MSDF chief Adm. Eiji Yoshikawa and punished 88 people for a series of MSDF-related fiascos since last year as part of his efforts to restore public confidence

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