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CFAS Opens New Landing Craft Air Cushion Facility

Defense Media Activity - Proper

March 12, 2013 | 0:49

In 2004, the United States Navy began working with the US Army and Japanese Government on construction of a brand new Landing Craft Air Cushion facility located outside of Saikai. Seaman Andrew Frisbie went to Yokose for the opening of the new facility and tells us what it means for base operations and the U.S. Navy’s relationship with Japan. Includes sound bites from Rear Adm. Dan Cloyd, Commander, Naval Region Japan; Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, Commanding Officer, NBU 7; Seaman Rico Bohnstedt, Sailor, NBU 7; Petty Officer 2nd Class Marcus Jones, Sailor, NBU 7; Petty Officer 3rd Class Catherine Draper, Sailor, NBU 7.