Original sentence: In the 1920s and 1930s, the Asiatic Fleet of the United States Navy was based from China, and a classic image of the "China Sailor" developed, as a large number of United States Navy members would remain at postings in China for 10-12 years then retire and continue to live in the country.Preceeding the World War II era, until 1942, the fleet protected the Philippines
Edited sentence: In the 1920s and 1930s, the Asiatic Fleet of the United States Navy was based from China, and a classic image of the "China Sailor" developed, as a large number of United States Navy members would remain at postings in China for 10–12 years then retire and continue to live in the country.Preceding the World War II era, until 1942, the fleet protected the Philippines