Aloha for an ally

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U.S. Pacific Command

The two met at Camp Smith in 'Aiea, where Blair thanked Takegouchi, the most senior officer in the Japan Self Defense Force, for Japan's offer of support for the United States' campaign against terrorism.

Japan is host to nearly 70,000 U.S. troops, who represent the bulk of the U.S. military presence in Asia.