Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.14.2011
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF tighten gear that is to be loaded on a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operations in response to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan March 11. The supplies will be dropped off at Naval Air Station Atsugi in......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.14.2011
Supplies and gear belonging to Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF prepare to load their gear on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operations in response to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan March 11. The aircraft is being loaded with chairs,......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.14.2011
Lance Cpl. Scott Buzzetta , a load master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force straps down generators and communications gear that is to be loaded on a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operations in response to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.14.2011
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF tighten gear to a pallet that is to be loaded on a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operations in response to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan March 11. The supplies will be delivered to III MEF forces at......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.14.2011
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF board a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operations in response to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan March 11. The Marines are bound for Naval Air Station Atsugi in support of Operation Tomodachi. MCAS......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.14.2011
A KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft loaded with chairs, tables, desks and generators, takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma bound for Naval Air Station Atsugi March 14, in support of Operation Tomodachi. This is the first of three aircraft carrying personnel from 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF during humanitarian......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.14.2011
A KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft prepares to take off for Naval Air Station Atsugi, loaded with chairs, tables, desks and generators March 14, in support of Operation Tomodachi. MCAS Futenma’s proximity to logistics and ground units has allowed Marines from III MEF to rapidly deploy critically-needed supplies and aid to support the relief effort....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Heather Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.14.2011
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF load a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operations in response to the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan March 11. The aircraft is being loaded with chairs, tables, desks and generators. The supplies will be......