Story by Sgt. Nicole Smart | 118th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Tennessee Army National Guard | 12.06.2012
Each morning my coffee cup is filled with water; two bags of Tazo Awake tea float along the top, and a dash of honey sinks to the bottom. After two minutes in the microwave, a sit on the kitchen counter for one more, and a quick stir, the temperature is perfect, and I smile with every sip. While tea is a drink Americans enjoy just about any time of the day, in other areas of the world, it has......
Story by Sgt. Nicole Smart and Sgt. Jess Williams | 118th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Tennessee Army National Guard | 12.06.2012
In grand pomp and circumstance, service members marched onto the parade field Dec. 6, for the opening ceremony of Yama Sakura 63....
Story by Lance Cpl. Matheus Hernandez and Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.13.2012
As the ferry grew closer to the dock of Oshima Island, two of its occupants began to get anxious. Standing on the second level of the ferry, Raymond W. Richards and his wife Motoko, braved the intense cold in hopes of getting that first glimpse of a member of their family they had only spoken to over the phone....
Story by Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.12.2012
Nearly 30 members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific team visited the Sendai International Airport and Oshima Island, Jan. 12 and 13....
Story by Sgt. Heather Brewer | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.29.2011
When Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force deployed to mainland Japan in support of Operation Tomodachi, they took with them relief supplies, humanitarian aid and equipment to help the Japanese recovery efforts. In addition to these things, they brought the newest component to support the Marine Corps’ long legacy as the U.S. military’s quick reaction force....
Story by Cpl. Megan Angel | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.03.2011
Three weeks after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tokyo and set off a devastating tsunami March 11, affected Japanese citizens are still rummaging through the remains of their homes, neighborhoods and towns....
Story by Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.30.2011
A few weeks ago, the third floor terminal of the Sendai International Airport was bustling with business. Now, nearly three weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the area, it has become home for hundreds of service members working to clear debris and restore the airport as part of Operation Tomodachi....
