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    Marine aircraft heads to Philippines to assist relief efforts

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, JAPAN

    12.08.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A KC-130J Hercules aircraft prepares to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to the Republic of the Philippines Dec. 8 to assist in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha. The aircraft provides the lift capacity and capability to transport personnel and relief supplies to areas where they are needed. Personnel with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade; already located in the Philippines and serving as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Forward Command Element; will help provide assistance as requested to areas affected by the typhoon in support of ongoing relief efforts by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines; the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The aircraft and Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152; Marine Aircraft Group 36; 1st Marine Aircraft Wing; III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 12.08.2012
    Date Posted: 12.12.2012 22:13
    Photo ID: 799987
    VIRIN: 121208-M-XK110-188
    Resolution: 1024x683
    Size: 239.17 KB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, JP

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