The Department of Defense confirmed Thursday 9,000 marines currently based in Okinawa, Japan will be redeployed to bases in Hawaii, Australia and Guam.

A majority of the marines are expected to move to Guam.  In a press release Tuesday, Governor Neil Abercrombie said the state had been informed 2,700 Okinawa based marines would be relocating to Hawaii.  "In my role as Governor I am working to ensure that there is ongoing military and state cooperation to allow for a seamless and smooth transition for our servicemen and women and their families," Abercrombie said.