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15th Wing Responds to Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Apr 21, 2023

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B-roll of a C-17 Globemaster III and aircrew from the 15th Wing's 535th Airlift Squadron departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Japan March 12 to deliver four electricity generators and personnel to Japan in support of humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami striking the country March 11. The seven person aircrew consisted of three pilots, two loadmasters, and two crew chiefs. The team transported 25 JBPH-H Airmen from a variety of Air Force specialties to Yokota Air Base, Japan, where they will provide support to efforts underway to support the government of Japan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Anthony Gomez. Also available in High Definition.

Operation Tomodachi Apr 21, 2023

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Package about III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines providing aid and relief to Japan after the recent earthquake and tsunami. Scenes include III MEF's high speed vessel being loaded with supplies, equipment and personnel. HSV departed Naha Military Port March 14 enroute to mainland Japan to assist with humanitarian aid/disaster relief efforts.

III MEF Marines Provide Assistance in Wake of Earthquake, Tsunami in Japan Apr 21, 2023

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Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, load palettes of food, water and medical supplies into a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma flight line March 12, to provide assistance in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, March 11. The aircraft carries more than 8,600 pounds of supplies to assist the victims of the disaster. Marines will work through the night loading planes with more supplies and personnel to be delivered to affected areas. The proximity of Marine aviation assets at MCAS Futenma has allowed Marines from III MEF to rapidly deploy critically-needed supplies and aid to areas that need it most. jpearthquake11

III MEF Marines Provide Assistance After Japanese Earthquake, Tsunami Apr 21, 2023

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B-roll of CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to depart Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa bound for Naval Air Facility Atsugi on mainland Japan to provide assistance in the wake of the earthquakes and tsunami that struck Japan. The helicopters will carry rescue equipment more than 1,000 miles and be configured for the full spectrum of rescue operations to include rescue ashore, patient transfer, casualty transfer, internal and external cargo transport and personnel transport. The squadron deployed half its assets to support relief efforts within four hours of being tasked. The rest of the squadron is also scheduled to depart for the mainland. Soundbite from Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh. Produced by Matheus Hernandez.

Kadena Sends Aid to Sister Airbase in Northern Japan, Package Apr 21, 2023

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Package made from ""Kadena sends aid to sister airbase in Northern Japan" b-roll about how Misawa Air Base in Japan to restored their commercial power that was lost on Friday. Airmen from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa took only a few hours from the telephone recall to getting to the airplane. Soundbites from Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Jenks, Senior Airman Jordon Conn. Produced by Tech Sgt. Michael Tateishi.

III MEF Marines Provide Assistance in Wake of Earthquake, Tsunami in Japan Apr 21, 2023

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B-roll of Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, loading palettes of food, water and medical supplies into a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma flight line March 12 to provide assistance in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, March 11. The aircraft carries more than 8,600 pounds of supplies to assist the victims of the disaster. Marines will work through the night loading planes with more supplies and personnel to be delivered to affected areas. The proximity of Marine aviation assets at MCAS Futenma has allowed Marines from III MEF to rapidly deploy critically-needed supplies and aid to areas that need it most. Produced by Matheus Hernandez.

Civil Engineering Squadron providing water to Potter Fitness Center Apr 21, 2023

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B-roll of Civil Engineering Squadron providing water to Potter Fitness Center for people to use showers and facilities. Misawa Air Base, Japan. Sound bite includes Staff Sgt. Johnathan Epperson, H-VAC Crafstman. Produced by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.

Japan Relief Efforts Apr 21, 2023

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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 and Japanese relief workers unload supplies from SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts near Sendai, Japan. HS-4 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) off the coast of Japan rendering humanitarian assistance following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami as part of Operation Tomodachi. jpearthquake11

Earthquake Disaster Relief Donations Apr 21, 2023

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Sailors and family members from Naval Air Station Atsugi collected humanitarian assistance supplies for possible support to earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan if called upon. Video by MC3 Cole.

Black Knights Drop Off Supplies Apr 21, 2023

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Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 land in Takihama, Japan and drop off supplies. USS Ronald Reagan is currently off the coast of Japan rendering humanitarian assistance in disaster relief following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Produced by Seaman Armando Gonzales

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