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    Marines participate in Shizuoka Disaster Drill

    SHIMODA, SHIZUOKA, SHIZUOKA, JAPAN

    08.31.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Thor Larson 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A Japanese CH-47 Chinook, assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, executes landing procedures during the Shizuoka Disaster Drill Aug. 31 in the Shizuoka prefecture. The helicopter is used to move JGSDF members and U.S. Marines quickly in the event of a disaster. The Shizuoka Disaster Drill is a semi-annual exercise conducted by the Shizuoka Prefectural Government. The drill is used to prepare all emergency personnel for an earthquake in the Shizuoka prefecture and the possible tsunami which may follow. Participating Marines are with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2014
    Date Posted: 09.10.2014 03:43
    Photo ID: 1541645
    VIRIN: 140831-M-MS007-088
    Resolution: 2553x1705
    Size: 234.79 KB
    Location: SHIMODA, SHIZUOKA, SHIZUOKA, JP

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