15 years since the crash of the US military helicopter at Okinawa International University
It will be 15 years since the US military helicopter crashed at Okinawa International University, which is adjacent to the US military Futenma base in Okinawa. A gathering was held at the crash site, and students requested immediate closure and removal of the base.
On the 13th, 15 years ago, Okinawa International University in Ginowan City, an American Marine Corps helicopter that left the Futenma base crashed on the premises and burned.
At the university, a meeting was held every year to tell about the accident, and on the 12th, students and faculty gathered in front of the Akagi tree burnt in the accident at 2 pm, which is close to the time of the crash.
At the meeting, Mr. Takeshi Maetsu first introduced, “Recently, flight has become normal, spreading severe noises day and night, and having a great impact on the life of the citizens. Everyone in the prefecture strongly expects the removal of the base. "Said.
Following this, Ayumi Miyagi, a fourth-year student on behalf of the students, said, “As I studied at university, just living, I realized that there were all dangers. A safe and peaceful sky. I hope that will come back. "
A third-year female student who participated in the meeting said, “Because I live in Okinawa, I have to know the problems of moving bases to Henoko and think about what to do for the future.”