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    Operation Tomodachi [Image 28 of 52]

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    A LA County Fire Department K-9 handler named Gray navigates through a debris field of collapsed building materials alongside a yellow Labrador Retriever search dog. The responder is wearing full tactical gear including a yellow helmet marked 'LA COUNTY FIRE' and a vest labeled 'GRAY K-9'. The scene depicts an urban search and rescue (USAR) operation amid extensive structural collapse debris.

    OFUNATO, IWATE, JAPAN

    03.15.2011

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel St. Pierre 

    4th Combat Camera Squadron

    A firefighter with CA-TF2 and his live human scent working dog search debris for tsunami victims during a search and recovery mission in Ofunato, Japan on March 15, 2011. Members of the Los Angeles, Calif. Search and Rescue Team, Task Force 2 are responding to the recent national emergency in Japan due to the earthquake while providing needed care, rescue techniques and tools.(U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Daniel St. Pierre/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.15.2011
    Date Posted: 03.24.2011 15:15
    Photo ID: 381788
    VIRIN: 110315-F-CF823-099
    Resolution: 2832x4256
    Size: 1.11 MB
    Location: OFUNATO, IWATE, JP
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