9,000 Marines will be tranferred from Okinawa to Guam , Hawaii and Australia . This resolves a pact to reduce U.S. troops in Okinawa , easing local tensions . Cronin : The US has been increasing its military presence on the island of Okinawa, which is home to about half of all American forces stationed overseas. Cronin : U.S. presence helps preserve order , influence in the fast-growing region .
9,000 Marines will be tranferred from Okinawa to Guam , Hawaii and Australia . This resolves a pact to reduce U.S. troops in Okinawa , easing local tensions . Cronin : The move also balances U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region . Cronin : U.S. presence helps preserve order , influence in the fast-growing region .