Crisis Response

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HMM 265 Delivers Relief Aid in Northern Japan Apr 21, 2023

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Marines from marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 deliver relief supplies to victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami as part of Operation Tomodachi.

33rd RQS Delivers Relief Supplies Apr 20, 2023

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Operation Tomodachi is made up of numerous military units providing humanitarian and disaster relief to the Japanese people after a massive earthquake triggered a tsunami in northern Japan. Senior Airman Joshua Rosales reports on one unit's efforts during the operation. Includes a sound bite from Capt. Kevin Geoffroy, Pilot. jpearthquake11

Yokosuka PSD Departure Processing Apr 20, 2023

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jpearthquake11. Operation Tomodachi, Package about Personnel Support Detachment at Commander Fleet Activities, Yokoska, processing departure packages for family members volunteering to leave Japan. Includes sound bite from Lt. Commander Jed Espiritu, Yokosuka PSD Officer in Charge. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Mike Story.

Operation Pacific Passage - Travis AFB, Calif. Apr 20, 2023

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B-Roll of first aircraft to land at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., bringing military dependents out of Japan. Scenes of aircraft being parked, passengers disembarking and being processed through customs and assisted in proceeding to their final destination. Also available in high definition. jpearthquake11 jpearthquake11

31st MEU, JSDF Work Together to Provide Relief Apr 20, 2023

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Package about how members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Self-Defense Force worked together during Operation Tomodachi to unload more than 2,400 pounds of clean water and blankets. Produced by Gunnery Sgt. James Stare.

Navy Families Arrive at Jacksonville International Airport From Naval Bases in J Apr 20, 2023

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B-roll of Jacksonville, Fla., as Navy families arrive at Jacksonville International Airport from naval bases in Japan. The families are voluntary evacuees leaving after an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan March 11. Members are met by a group of Navy leadership and support personnel from Naval Air Station Jacksonville. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steve Smith/Released). Also available in High Definition.

Japan Self Defense Force Sailors Participate in Relief Efforts Apr 20, 2023

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B-roll of Japan Self Defense Force Sailors participate in relief efforts in Hachinohe. Sailors from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 111 load humanitarian aid for delivery to tsunami stricken areas. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew M. Bradley.

Bikes for Families Apr 20, 2023

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Package about how Sailors and civilians at Fleet Activity Sasebo volunteered their time to refurbish 50 bicycles for the families affected by the disaster in Northern Japan. The Disaster in Northern Japan left many people with no means of transportation. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Long.

Yokosuka Freshwater Barges - Package Apr 20, 2023

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Package about how Sailors worked tirelessly to answer the call for freshwater needed to help cool the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear reactors in Japan. Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Henry has more.

Second U.S. Navy Barge Sent to Support Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Coo Apr 20, 2023

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YOKOSUKA, Japan. U.S. Navy Barge YON-287, filled with 851,000 liters (225,000 gallons) of fresh water, departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka March 26 to support cooling efforts at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. YON-287 is the 2nd barge of two supplied by the U.S. Navy at the request of the Government of Japan to aid in the cooling efforts. The two barges supplied a total of 1.89 million liters (500,000 gallons) of fresh water. This transfer will not involve the use of U.S. Navy personnel. The barge was delivered to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force multipurpose support ship JS Amakusa (AMS 4303) to transfer it north. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Brock A. Taylor. This video available in high definition. jpearthquake11

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