Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler
United States Marine Corps base in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Camp Butler" redirects here. For other uses, see Camp Butler (disambiguation).
Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler (or simply Butler Marine Base) is a United States Marine Corps base located in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. It was named after Marine Corps Major General and twice Medal of Honor recipient Smedley D. Butler.
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Marine Corps Base Smedley D. Butler | |
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Okinawa, Japan | |
Type | Military base |
Site information | |
Controlled by | USMC |
Site history | |
Built | 1955 |
In use | 1955–present |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Frank E. Garretson |
Garrison | III MEF |
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