also: ざいちゅうべいぐん
noun
US troops stationed in Okinawa
Refers specifically to the United States military forces based in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
在沖米軍の基地問題は長年議論されている。
The issue of US military bases in Okinawa has been debated for many years.
在沖米軍の兵士が地域のイベントに参加した。
Soldiers from the US forces in Okinawa participated in a local event.
Refers to US forces stationed in Japan overall, not limited to Okinawa.
Compound of 在 (ざい, 'stationed in'), 沖 (おき, short for 沖縄 'Okinawa'), and 米軍 (べいぐん, 'US military').