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    Operation Tomodachi

    AT SEA, MIYAGI, JAPAN

    03.17.2011

    Photo by 94th Airlift Wing 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A Sailor signals the Marine pilots of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as it takes off during flight operations March 17. The 31st MEU continues to transit to the coast of mainland Japan for potential humanitarian assistance in support of Operation Tomodachi. Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are making preparations for disaster relief efforts after an 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan causing widespread damage. The 31st MEU is ready to support our Japanese partners and to provide assistance when called upon. (U.S. Marine Corps by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.17.2011
    Date Posted: 04.08.2015 02:47
    Photo ID: 1862150
    VIRIN: 110317-M-XX000-000
    Resolution: 3504x2336
    Size: 567.27 KB
    Location: AT SEA, MIYAGI, JP

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