Marines and JMSDF work together in time of need
After earthquakes struck Japan, Marines mobilized to help the Japanese Government in their time of need. Marine Cpl. Justin Glandon-Hall reports....
On April 14th a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the region of Kumamoto, Japan causing infrastructure damage, deaths and injuries. On April 16th a second 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck on the southern island of Kyushu, resulting in more deaths, injuries, building collapses and landslides. Japanese Self Defense forces are working feverishly to save lives and restore<br /> infrastructure. U.S. Military responders are also on site deploying ships from Sasebo Naval Base, C-130's from Yokota Air Base, and MV-22 Osprey aircraft from bases in Okinawa to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is the closest U.S. airfield to the disaster relief effort and is serving as a joint hub.
