Guthertz comments on Japan media story

Senator Judi Guthertz says she's not surprised by a story in a Japanese newspaper reporting the U.S. Government unofficially telling Japan that combat troops rather than headquarters staff will be moving from Okinawa to Guam.

September 16, 2011Updated: September 16, 2011
KUAM NewsBy KUAM News

by Sabrina Salas Matanane

Guam - Committee Chair on the Guam Military Buildup, Senator Judi Guthertz says she's not surprised by a story in a Japanese newspaper reporting the U.S. Government unofficially telling Japan that combat troops rather than headquarters staff will be moving from Okinawa to Guam.

Senator Guthertz isn't surprised because of ongoing discussions in Washington to find ways to save money.