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(10)Japan decides to send troops to Iraq

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 9 shows the main gate to the Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Base near Nagoya. Up to eight ASDF planes, including C-130 cargo planes, are expected to be flown to Iraq from the base under the government decision to send nonbomat troops to the country.

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(11)Japan decides to send troops to Iraq

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 9 shows the main gate to the headquarters of the Ground Self-Defense Force's Second Division in Asahikawa, central Hokkaido. Up to troops from the division are expected to be sent to Iraq to provide medical services and supply water in southeastern region of the country under the government decision to send nonbomat troops to the country.

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(5)Japan decides to send troops to Iraq

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency chief Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters Dec. 9 on a cabinet decision to send nonbomat troops to Iraq to help rebuild the country.

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(5)Japan decides to send troops to Iraq

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency chief Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters Dec. 9 on a cabinet decision to send nonbomat troops to Iraq to help rebuild the country. (Kyodo)

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(10)Japan decides to send troops to Iraq

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 9 shows the main gate to the Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Base near Nagoya. Up to eight ASDF planes, including C-130 cargo planes, are expected to be flown to Iraq from the base under the government decision to send nonbomat troops to the country. (Kyodo)

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(11)Japan decides to send troops to Iraq

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 9 shows the main gate to the headquarters of the Ground Self-Defense Force's Second Division in Asahikawa, central Hokkaido. Up to troops from the division are expected to be sent to Iraq to provide medical services and supply water in southeastern region of the country under the government decision to send nonbomat troops to the country. (Kyodo)