nuclear-news

The US-Japan joint military exercise was to have ended on the 28th of August though the bottom article seems to imply that Northern Viper ended on the 26th. Perhaps it ended early because of Hurricane Harvey? The firing of missiles appears a sort of parting shot. Perhaps North Korea didn’t dare shoot the missiles during the exercise?

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Osprey is approved for takeoff
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, for a media day event during exercise Northern Viper 17, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base is serving as a hub for U.S. Marine personnel and aircraft, exercising Team Misawa’s ability to thrive with an influx of other service members. Various agencies, including the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight, 35th Force Support Squadron, 35th Medical Group, 35th Fighter Wing public affairs office and many more, offered equipment, resources…