Operation Tomodachi [Image 3 of 12]

OSHIMA, MIYAGI, JAPAN

04.06.2011

Photo by 94th Airlift Wing 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Residents of Oshima Island make a streamer of ribbons for Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as a way of thanking them for cleaning up debris, April 6. The Marines and Sailors spent about six days cleaning up debris on parts of the island during Operation Field Day. The 31st MEU’s involvement is part of the larger Operation Tomodachi, coordinated after a 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan causing widespread damage. The 31st MEU remains ready to support its Japanese partners and to provide assistance when called upon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch/Released)

• Date Taken: 04.06.2011
• Date Posted: 03.30.2015 03:21
• Photo ID: 1844367
• VIRIN: 110406-M-XX000-005
• Resolution: 3504x2336
• Size: 947.66 KB
• Location: OSHIMA, MIYAGI, JP