Squally said...

Squally at 07:34 AM JST - 13th November

Except that the military has stated that they are ready hand the guy over to the Japanese authorities if they request it. So saying that it's "not fair" that the US military currently has him in custody is BS.

Posted in Okinawa police seize U.S. military vehicle over hit-and-run at 07:34 AM JST - 13th November
Squally at 02:55 AM JST - 11th November

Ah here we go, a spouse qualifies as a dependent and a dependent qualifies as SOFA sponsored, yes. However, Article XVII section 4 states that: "The foregoing provisions of this Article shall not imply any right for the military authorities of the United States to exercise jurisdiction over persons who…

Posted in Okinawa police seize U.S. military vehicle over hit-and-run at 02:55 AM JST - 11th November
Squally at 12:00 AM JST - 11th November

No USnavyinJapan, you're facts are what's wrong, I had this same issue during the hadnott lockdown. Go look and read the actual SOFA regulations. There is a clause in there that states that the US government CANNOT restrict a local resident in their own country. I used to have the…

Posted in Okinawa police seize U.S. military vehicle over hit-and-run at 12:00 AM JST - 11th November
Squally at 10:57 AM JST - 10th November

Aplphaape, Yes and E3 can own a car in Japan, as long as they're not in the marines. I would have to disagree with mindovermatter, I've seen plenty of E3s act responsible, more so then some of their higher ranking counter parts.

soryu, they don't know what branch the guy/gal…

Posted in Okinawa police seize U.S. military vehicle over hit-and-run at 10:57 AM JST - 10th November
Squally at 10:52 AM JST - 10th November

Also, after going though and reading some of the replies on here, people really don't know what they're talking about. High as a kite? Instill discipline? Why don't we instill some discipline on the locals? Since they get caught drinking and driving more then military members.

Ignorance is bliss.

USNinJapan2,…

Posted in Okinawa police seize U.S. military vehicle over hit-and-run at 10:52 AM JST - 10th November
Squally at 01:52 AM JST - 10th November

I wonder if Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirofumi Hirano will also point out that military members account for a FAR lesser amount of crimes when compared to the local Japanese. Don't get me wrong, what this moron did is completely inexcusable. However, the tired old argument of "OH NOEZ look at…

Posted in Okinawa police seize U.S. military vehicle over hit-and-run at 01:52 AM JST - 10th November
Squally at 11:07 PM JST - 20th August

Ok, who has actually seen the dugongs? Never heard of a siting when I was there and haven't read about a siting in over 10 years IIRC. I think they're long gone, you can blame all the local construction projects that produce a TON of runoff that pollutes the ocean.

Posted in Residents' group sues state over Futenma airbase relocation at 11:07 PM JST - 20th August
Squally at 09:19 PM JST - 19th August

All this and no mention of the fish/meat market in the center of heiwa dori where you can pick your fish, and they'll cook it upstiars for you!

Posted in Naha Ichiba: an experience for all five senses at 09:19 PM JST - 19th August
Squally at 10:59 PM JST - 15th July

I wonder if they'll visit the peral harbor memorial?

Posted in Emperor, empress arrive in Hawaii at 10:59 PM JST - 15th July
Squally at 12:36 PM JST - 11th July

Do you actually believe that the number one bread winner for Okinawa is the US military installations?

Prefecture compensated? The individual land owners are the one's who are compensated by the GOJ IIRC for the use of their land, not the Okinawan government. Sure there would be a lose in…

Posted in Okinawa seeks reduction in noise from U.S. military planes at 12:36 PM JST - 11th July