Event runs from:
3/11/2011 through:
3/11/2011
Japan Earthquake Tsunami Response
With almost 40,000 U.S. troops stationed in Japan, the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami is unique in that U.S. forces and associated resources were located in close proximity to deal with the crisis. All Services—Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force—are present in Japan in various capacities. In addition, U.S. forces train regularly with their Japanese Self Defense Force (SDF) counterparts, including many humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises.
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Navy Units Prepare to Support Tsunami-Damaged AreasSINGAPORE (March 11, 2011) Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) load humanitarian assistance supplies in Singapore to ensure the ship and crew are ready if directed to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan. USS Blue Ridge Readies to Provide Aid to JapanSINGAPORE (March 12, 2011) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cyril Ivanov briefs Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jenna Welsh during sea and anchor detail as the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Singapore. Navy Units Prepare to Support Tsunami-Damaged AreasSEPANGAR, Malaysia (March 11, 2001) - Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return to the ship at Sepangar Naval Base to ensure the ship and crew are ready to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan if directed Essex ARG Ready to Provide Assistance to JapanSOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2011) Sailors on the bridge of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) navigate the ship to the coast of Japan. Essex is off the coast to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. Essex Embarks Radiological Assessment Control TeamSEA OF JAPAN (March 19, 2011) – Richard Teets, a member of a Navy radiological assistance team, undergoes a radiological scan after arriving on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). USS Essex (LHD 2) in Support of Operation Tomodachi(March 21, 2011) - Marines from combat cargo load CH-46E Sea Knights with humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in support of Operation Tomodachi. USS Essex, 31st MEU Continue Relief Efforts in JapanMIYAKO, Japan (March 22, 2011) - U.S. Marines and a member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force unload humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter launched from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex Sailors Conduct Beach Clean Up on Oshima IslandOSHIMA ISLAND (April 3, 2011) - Sailors attached to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) move a fishing boat from a harbor on Oshima Island, Japan. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group are on Oshima Island to help clear a harbor and assist with cleaning debris from roads and a local school in support of Operation Tomodachi. Essex ARG Concludes Operation Tomodachi SupportPACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2011) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits in formation as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga (DDH 181) transits in the background. Essex and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is operating off the coast of Kesenuma in support of Operation Tomodachi. Essex Completes Western Pacific PatrolWHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, Japan (April 12, 2011) - A landing craft utility approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to offload vehicles from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. USS Fitzgerald Provides Humanitarian Supplies to JapanPACIFIC OCEAN (March 25, 2011) – Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) pass boxes of humanitarian aid supplies to an SH-60 Seahawk while at sea east of the Miyagi Prefecture. USS Germantown Gears Up for Operation TomodachiSEA OF JAPAN (Mar. 17, 2011) - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) received food and supplies to provide humanitarian assistance and relief efforts for earthquake and tsunami survivors in Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi on March 17. USS John S. McCain Delivers Supply Parts to USS Curtis WilburPACIFIC OCEAN (March 14, 2011) - A rigid hull inflatable boat from the guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain's (DDG 56) is lowered into the waterto transfer supply parts to USS Curtis WIlbur (DDG 54). John S. McCain and Curtis Wilbur are currently underway to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. Lassen Departs Yokosuka, Suspends SRAYOKOSUKA, JAPAN (March 21, 2011) – Braving inclement weather, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) got underway Monday in an effort to increase their readiness posture. USS McCampbell Provides Aid to Host NationPACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 16, 2011) - USS McCampbell (DDG 85) was among the first U.S. Navy ships to move into position and offer assistance to Japanese citizens March 11, after the nation was struck by an earthquake and tsunami. USS McCampbell Crew Sets Standard for GivingNORTH HONSHU, Japan (March 18, 2011) - An aerial view of damage to North Honshu, Japan after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated the area in northern Japan. USS Preble Contributes to Humanitarian Efforts in JapanPACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) after refueling. The helicopter is conducting a search of debris fields in the waters near Sendai, Japan. Tortuga Sailors, Japanese Army Forces Support Operation TomodachiTOMAKOMAI KO, Japan (March 15, 2011) A Japan Self-Defense Force armored vehicle is craned aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga loaded humanitarian supplies and more than 20 vehicles to support Operation Tomodachi, a humanitarian assistance mission in the wake of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and a subsequent tsunami in Japan. Tortuga Embarks Expeditionary Units to Perform Rescue, Salvage OperationsPACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2011) Sailors run across the flight deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after receiving equipment and supplies for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 as the unit comes aboard to assist with humanitarian assistance operations in Japan. |
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