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    Marines return to Oshima 10 years later [Image 1 of 9]

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    A black granite memorial stone carved in the shape of an open book, commemorating Operation Tomodachi — the U.S. military humanitarian response to the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. The left page bears an English inscription expressing admiration and gratitude, while the right page displays the Japanese equivalent with the date 2011.3.11. The monument serves as a symbol of friendship and solidarity between Japan and the United States.

    JAPAN

    03.07.2021

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    3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade   

    On March 7, Marines from the U.S. Embassy Tokyo and 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade attended the Oshima Island 10-year anniversary of the 3-11 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster and subsequent US response Operation Tomodachi. The people of the island unveiled a memorial inscribed with “Friendship Forever,” honoring the strong relationship between themselves and Okinawa Marines. Attendees included city officials and citizens who survived the disaster and worked with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit which conducted extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the area. The work underscored the importance of interoperability with our Japan Self-Defense Force partners in support of the Japan/US alliance. 3D MEB also responded to the disaster, working in Sendai area, and remains resilient, ready and relevant to work with our Japanese friends to respond to crisis in the future.

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    Date Taken: 03.07.2021
    Date Posted: 03.09.2021 20:28
    Photo ID: 6549536
    VIRIN: 210307-M-M0348-0001
    Resolution: 1431x1073
    Size: 682.03 KB
    Location: JP
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    Downloads: 12

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    A black granite memorial stone carved in the shape of an open book, commemorating Operation Tomodachi — the U.S. military humanitarian response to the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. The left page bears an English inscription expressing admiration and gratitude, while the right page displays the Japanese equivalent with the date 2011.3.11. The monument serves as a symbol of friendship and solidarity between Japan and the United States.
    An outdoor formal gathering appears to be taking place in Japan, featuring a U.S. military officer in dress uniform alongside a civilian in a suit, meeting with Japanese individuals in formal black attire. All participants are wearing face masks, suggesting COVID-era protocols. Media photographers and onlookers are present in the background, indicating this is an official or commemorative event.
    A group of individuals wearing face masks are gathered outdoors in what appears to be a formal or official setting in Japan. A military officer in dress uniform with multiple medals and ribbons is present alongside civilians, including two individuals in dark formal attire. The background shows a hillside with traditional Japanese architecture and a paved open area.
    A military officer in olive green dress uniform is performing a ceremonial tree planting or groundbreaking, using a shovel with a red-wrapped handle near large stones and a newly planted tree supported by bamboo stakes. Two media personnel are present in the background, one operating a video camera and one with a still camera, both wearing face masks. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial site in Japan, likely during winter based on the bare trees and dry grass.
    Two individuals stand outdoors at what appears to be a formal ceremony or memorial event. One person in a dark business suit is speaking into a microphone, while the other is dressed in a U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform with medals and ribbons. Both are wearing face masks, suggesting the event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A uniformed U.S. Marine Corps officer wearing a black face mask and service cap stands beside a civilian woman dressed in black, with his hand placed on her back in a comforting gesture. Both individuals are viewed from behind, standing near young trees with bamboo support stakes in what appears to be a memorial or commemorative garden setting. The scene suggests a solemn ceremony, likely a memorial or remembrance event, set against a dry hillside landscape with traditional Japanese-style buildings visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Marine Corps officers in Service 'A' dress uniforms stand before a Japanese stone memorial monument. Both wear black face masks, service caps with gold braid (indicating senior officer rank), and display multiple medal ribbons on their chests. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial site in Japan, likely during a commemorative or official visit.
    A wooden table in the foreground holds a row of white flowers (likely chrysanthemums and carnations), arranged in a line suggesting a memorial or ceremonial setting. The scene overlooks a harbor with a green-and-white ferry docked at a pier, mountains visible in the background under a bright sun. The setting appears to be a coastal Japanese town, with dry winter grass, a black minivan, and fishing vessels visible.
    Two military officers in olive/green dress uniforms and black face masks are laying flowers at what appears to be a memorial or monument with Japanese inscriptions. The ceremony takes place outdoors on a clear day, with sunflowers and other flowers already placed at the granite memorial structure. The setting and Japanese text on the monument suggest this is a commemorative or remembrance ceremony at a Japanese memorial site.

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