Great East Japan Earthquake
Operation Friends
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit move pallets of supplies during a humanitarian aid and disaster relief mission, March 23. Navy and Marine Corps involvement is part of a larger U.S. government response, coordinated with the government of Japan's ongoing relief efforts, after a 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan causing widespread damage. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the 31st MEU is ready to support our Japanese partners and to provide assistance when called upon. (Photo by USMC/AFLO) [0006]