JIGPO's David Bice responds to article

Ray,
I've read the transcript of the Commandant's testimony and the article is off in a small, but important way. DoD will be conducting a Pacific-wide review of training and other related issues. However, the rebasing of Marines from Okinawa is NOT, repeat NOT, being reviewed. Greater theater-wide training for the Marines (and other forces) will be studied. Those greater issues also have costs that are not part of the rebasing. The Commandant stated same, and it appears the reporter mixed the thoughts. I met CW Bordallo this morning with the Deputy Asst Secretary of Defense for East Asia and he reaffirm to Mrs Bordallo DoD's and Govt of Japan's commitment to complete the rebasing. Appreciate the opportunity to clarify.
Regard,
D. Bice/