Japan is preparing to build hangars at bases of the Ground Self-Defense Force and the Air Self-Defense Force to house U.S. MV-22s.
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Two more MV-22Bs deploying to Philippines
The U.S Marine Corps will deploy another two MV-22s from Okinawa, Japan to Philippines. This will bring the total number of aircraft there to 16.
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CO 3rd MAW welcomes MV-22 aerial tankers
The commanding officer of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW), Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, said Nov. 20 at the Milcom conference that he would welcome having some MV-22s getting aerial tanking capability.
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USMC set up ATC system at Tacloban airport, Leyte, Philippines
To help improve the air traffic control at Tacloban airport, Leyte, Philippines, the U.S. Marine Corps set up a mobile air traffic navigational, integration and coordination system there.
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MV-22 at JASDF airshow
The MV-22 will make its public appearance in Japan during the JASDF airshow in Nyutabaru Air Base on Dec. 1.
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