Three vessels of the Kuma-class of light carriers were appointed for renovation, namely Kitakami, Ōi and Kiso.
KWVN-FM, a radio station (107.7 FM) licensed to Pendleton, Oregon, United States, known as KUMA-FM from 1978 to 1989 and 1993 to 2010
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KUMA-FM, a radio station (92.1 FM) licensed to serve Pilot Rock, Oregon, United States
From 10 December - 11 December, Kuma covered landings at Aparri and Vigan; off Vigan, Kuma was attacked unsuccessfully by five USAAF Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers of the 14th Squadron.