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In tandem with Japan’s national efforts, the United States has played a proactive role. Over recent months, U.S. Marine Corps units have transported equipment to Yonauni in advance of joint military exercises designed to demonstrate combined readiness. Notably, the Marines have established an aircraft refueling point on the island—a first in history—which significantly enhances its strategic value. This logistical hub improves interoperability and ensures rapid response capabilities, effectively transforming Yonauni into a formidable forward outpost.