Keynote speaker, Lt. General Wallace Gregson Ret., former commander, US Marine Forces Pacific, explains how Okinawa’s geography has shaped its history and present day situation.  The speech was given at the East-Weste Center symposium, Uchinanchu Talk Story III, March 10, 2013.

Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip” Gregson (Ret.).

To hear Gen. Gregson’s speech visit here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_9VjXP9yUs

Hawaii’s governor, Neil Abercrombie, proposes relocating US forces from Okinawa to Hawaii at East-West Center symposium: Uchinanchu Talk Story III, March 10, 2013.

Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie.

To hear Gov. Abercrombie’s speech visit here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVE_cF7JE6Y