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Title: News: III MEF continues relief efforts in support of Operation Tomodachi
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DVIDS
URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/66953/ ... ts-support-operation-tomodachi
Published: Mar 16, 2011
Author: DVIDS
Post Date: 2011-03-16 15:14:51 by go65
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Views: 2050
Comments: 15
OKINAWA, Japan – Marines and sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force are supporting government of Japan-led humanitarian aid/disaster relief operations in mainland Japan following the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and the subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan March 11. The MEF and its subordinate units are supporting the relief efforts through command and control, aviation and logistics assets. In coordination with the government of Japan, other U.S. government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, III MEF’s capabilities will allow the Marines to provide food, water, transportation and other relief support to those in need of assistance. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Japanese people that have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami. In support of U.S. Forces Japan, III MEF stands ready to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations to affected areas,” said Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., III MEF commanding general. Lt. Col. Karl C. Rohr, the assistant chief of staff, G-3 current operations for III MEF, said the proximity of aviation assets at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma has allowed Marines from III MEF to rapidly deploy critically-needed supplies and aid to areas that need it most. “In a matter of hours supplies, gear and manpower began flowing into mainland Japan with more to follow,” said Rohr. Yesterday, CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, departed Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa bound for Naval Air Facility Atsugi on mainland Japan. “We are currently positioning our forces as quickly as possible to alleviate the suffering of the people of our host nation,” said Col. Robert M. Brassaw, the commanding officer of MAG-36, 1st MAW. The squadron had assets flying from Futenma to support relief efforts within four hours of being tasked, explained Lt. Col. Damein M. Marsh, commanding officer of HMM-265, MAG-36. The rest of the squadron is scheduled to depart for mainland today, he said. The helicopters will fly more than 1,000 miles over water while carrying rescue equipment to reach Atsugi. The helicopters are configured for the full spectrum of rescue operations to include: rescue ashore, patient transfer, casualty transfer, internal and external cargo transport and personnel transport, added Marsh. These helicopters are "extremely maneuverable, versatile and environmentally friendly in urban areas," said Marsh. The helicopters departing from MCAS Futenma will "provide commanders with the greatest flexibility of options" while conducting humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations, Marsh said. KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st MAW, were also used to transport supplies, equipment and personnel to mainland in support of the operations. For more stories, photos, videos and information about the ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations being conducted by III MEF, follow us on:
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#1. To: mcgowanjm, jwpegler, ignore amos, skip intro, lucysmom, mad dog, ferret mike, godwinson (#0)
Operation Tomodachi (Japanese for “friendship”) involves 14 U.S. Navy ships, more than 100 aircraft and thousands of U.S. service members either assisting or prepared to assist the Japanese people.
Since January 3, 2011, Republicans have controlled the power of the purse.
God, how I hate these "operation" names they come up with at the Pentagon (or State Dept or wherever).
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Operation Tomodachi (Japanese for “friendship”) involves 14 U.S. Navy ships, more than 100 aircraft and thousands of U.S. service members either assisting or prepared to assist the Japanese people. No. They're preparing to take on the Russians. Reuters reports that Tokyo Stock Exchange firms are seeking market closure as the markets are too volatile. We agree. This means we may get the first post September 11 bank holiday as early as tonight. And if Japan closes, watch for rolling market shutdowns westward as the sun rises over each individual stock market. WWIII
Who are preparing to take on the Chinese, who're trying to take over Japan.
I recall a re-run of MASH I saw where this uber right winger named Colonel Flagg... Russia is China's nuclear umbrella. Russia and China and Germany. Coming in now.
Search age: Search in: * theage.com.au o theage.com.au o Web US military blocks websites for Japan aid effort March 17, 2011 - 8:05AM Ads by Google Aid Japan Tsunami Victims mercycorps.org/japan Help provide shelter, aid to families who've lost homes. The US military has banned access to popular commercial websites on its computer network to free up bandwidth for relief efforts in Japan, officials said Wednesday. The "partial ban" applied to 13 sites including YouTube, eBay, Amazon, MTV and ESPN, but not Facebook, US Cyber Command officers said.
Russia knows how to deal with nukes.
So how come they're not offering to help the Japanese?
"It would be wonderful for people to maybe offer a little help to the Japanese people at this time - as they’re filling out their brackets." http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/03/16/president-obamas-2011-ncaa-bra... I am at a loss for words.
The Us dropped 2 nukes on Japan to show Russia who has title. When the Russians help, because the US won't, Japan becomes Russia's colony. See how that works? Watch you will. The Nikkei doesn't open tonite. Like a lot of markets going west with the sunrise. Bank Holidays for all.
One can only watch this devastation with horror. USDJPY drops to 76. Unbelievable. Many Wall Street FX desks are blowing up right at this moment. The bottom was 82. Japan has long wanted 110. Japan is dying. UsEmpire right behind the periphery.
Where is 0bama "theconqueror" to prove his new dominion to the publick.
I'm supposing that you don't know that the US refused Int'l help with both the USbpEcocide and Katrina.
I'm well aware of that. WTF does that have to do with Russia and Japan?
I'm well aware of that. WTF does that have to do with Russia and Japan? BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA fuck, nothin'. Go back to bed, Happy.
#2. To: go65 (#1)
Operation Tomodachi (Japanese for “friendship”)
#3. To: go65 (#1)
Operation Tomodachi (Japanese for “friendship”) involves 14 U.S. Navy ships, more than 100 aircraft and thousands of U.S. service members either assisting or prepared to assist the Japanese people.
#4. To: mcgowanjm (#3)
No. They're preparing to take on the Russians.
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
Godwinson posted on 2011-02-23 11:47:32 ET
http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=18011&Disp=46#C46
#5. To: hondo68 (#4)
#6. To: All (#5)
#7. To: All (#6)
#8. To: mcgowanjm (#7)
Russia knows how to deal with nukes.
#9. To: All (#7)
#10. To: Happy Quanzaa (#8)
So how come they're not offering to help the Japanese?
#11. To: All (#10)
#12. To: go65 (#1)
#13. To: Happy Quanzaa (#8)
So how come they're not offering to help the Japanese?
#14. To: mcgowanjm (#13)
I'm supposing that you don't know that the US refused Int'l help with both the USbpEcocide and Katrina.
#15. To: Happy Quanzaa (#14)
I'm supposing that you don't know that the US refused Int'l help with both the USbpEcocide and Katrina.
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