Japan ends airlift mission in Iraq

Japan ends airlift mission in Iraq

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada (L) talks via a video link with Col. Yasuji Kitamura, who leads the Air Self-Defense Force transport unit in Kuwait, at his ministry on Dec. 12 after issuing an order for the unit to complete its Iraqi airlift mission.

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