As of 4 a.m. Japan Time, the search is still ongoing for the missing U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot who had to eject from his aircraft at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Dec. 7, 120 miles southeast of Iwakuni, Japan.
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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Maritime Self-Defense Force had activated 8 aircraft and 4 ships to aid in the rescue efforts.