The battle for Okinawa ended in June 1945.
In July, 1945, 8th Air Force was given responsibility for flying combat missions out of what was to become Kadena Air Base. We're still there.
How many years might that be?
Kadena is one of the most important air bases we have in the Asia. Any presence in Iraq would likely be there for similar strategic and tactical reasons.
Considering the region's historical volatility, 100 years might be rather a conservative guess.
In July, 1945, 8th Air Force was given responsibility for flying combat missions out of what was to become Kadena Air Base. We’re still there.
Why?
Isn’t it a shame when McCain gets pounced on by Obamalamadingdong this point won’t come out? One would THINK he’d AT LEAST have averagely intelligent handlers to help him SEE this and respond accordingly!
Nope, instead of responding correctly, McCain will angrily spew some crap WHOLLY unrelated to this subject like:
“My friend, I HAVE served this great nation and was without my freedom for 5 years in Hanoi...blah blah blah...”
It’s as if only 10-15% of the population has retained any of the lessons of WW2, LET ALONE all the other wars!