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Marines make first landing on renovated WWII airfield in the Pacific
The Marines recently landed their first fixed wing aircraft on a recertified airfield on the Pacific ... to facilities on the islands of Tinian and Saipan. Commandant Gen. Eric Smith testified ...
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Tinian's Historic WWII Airfield Undergoing Major Reconstruction
The U.S. military is undertaking a significant restoration of North Field on Tinian, revitalizing over 20 million square feet of World War II-era runways ... the airfield, accompanied by major ...
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U.S. Air Force, Navy Restore Historic WWII-Era Airfield in the Pacific
U.S. Air Force engineers, U.S. Navy Seabees, and U.S. Marine engineer teams have reclaimed a historic World War II airfield from jungle ... assault on Tinian and Saipan, located less than 6 ...
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Why the U.S. Is Reviving an Airfield Used in the WWII Atomic Bombings
WSJ’s Niharika Mandhana traveled to Tinian Island, where the U.S. is reviving a vast World War II-era airfield. Photo: DVIDS A global look at the economic and cultural forces shaping our world.