Operation Tomodachi [Image 11 of 12]

AICHI, JAPAN

03.21.2011

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Leo Salinas 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Tomantono Wakana, 5, blows bubbles outside Toho Middle School here March 21. Service members with U.S. Forces Japan (Fwd) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces surveyed the school and made plans to establish power, food, and water supply lines. The school is being utilized as an internally displaced persons camp for residents affected by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck mainland Japan March 11, causing widespread damage. As part of Operation Tomodachi, U.S. Forces Japan stands ready to support our Japanese partners and to provide assistance when called upon.

• Date Taken: 03.21.2011
• Date Posted: 03.23.2011 21:42
• Photo ID: 381216
• VIRIN: 110321-M-2739S-006
• Resolution: 5616x3744
• Size: 1.27 MB
• Location: AICHI, JP