Kadena Town Council adopts protest resolution on the temporary deployment of the F-35As

Kadena Town Council adopts protest resolution on the temporary deployment of the F-35As

At 10:37 a.m., on November 10, the Kadena Town Council unanimously adopts a resolution and statement of protest.


 

November 10, 2017Ryukyu Shimpo

 

Following the temporary deployment of the U.S. Air Force’s newest stealth fighters F-35As from Hill Air Force Base in Utah to Kadena Air Base, the Kadena Town Council held a special session at which they unanimously adopted a protest resolution and an opinion letter requesting suspension of flight training, immediate withdrawal of F-35As and a ban on the operation of all aircraft from other bases.

 

The protest resolution and opinion paper included decibel readings of noise pollution since the 7th of this month, when training began.

It also contained complaints from residents stating; “The anger of residents is becoming explosive.”

They called for a prompt reduction of the burden on Kadena Base and an end to any expansion of activities.

 

On the afternoon of the 10th, citizens will visit Director Koichiro Nakajima of the Okinawa Defense Bureau to express their protest.

They will also complain to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Okinawa Office, the 18th Wing of the U.S. Air Force, the Okinawa Prefectural Government, and the Prefectural Assembly.

 

（English translation by T&CT and Megumi Chibana)

 

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