Video by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat | AFN Tokyo | 03.12.2025
On the Cochran’s first assignment to Yokota Air Base, Japan, they experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Now, as the 374th Airlift Wing Deputy Commander, Col. Cochran and his wife tell their story about their experiences with the natural disaster and the necessity for all personnel to have their Emergency Evacuation Program plans solidified....
Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Graham | Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo | 03.11.2024
Personnel from Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Commander Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) Fire and Emergency Services Sasebo fire department gathered to honor the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011 at CFAS March. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham)...
Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam Ferrero | AFN Tokyo | 03.11.2021
Yokota Air Base held a memorial ceremony on March 11, 2021, honoring the 10 year anniversary of Operation Tomodachi. Following devastating tragedy at the hands of a natural disaster, Operation Tomodachi was a disaster relief initiative that would become one of the largest bilateral operations in Japan’s history....
Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Fernandez, Senior Airman Demond Mcghee, Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter, Akihiro Sotsuka and Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor | 18th Wing | 02.12.2021
Production video focused on the 10 Year Anniversary of Operation Tomodachi and the efforts given by the 18th Wing.
Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Fernandez, Senior Airman Demond Mcghee, Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter, Akihiro Sotsuka and Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor | 18th Wing | 02.12.2021
Production video focused on 10th year anniversary of Operation Tomodachi and the contribution of the 18th Wing. Contains Japanese translations....
Video by Daisuke Sato | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 03.09.2018
Book Donation by a Japanese author: Narration: Yachiyo Nakazawa, the author of “Tsunami: The Stories of My Friends in Rikuzentakata,” recently visited the Camp Zama Library to present copies of her book and show her appreciation to the U.S. troops’ for their support during Operation Tomodachi recovery efforts after Japan’s 2011 earthquake. Interview: Yachiyo Nakazawa,......
Video by Daisuke Sato | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 04.01.2016
Ryouichi Sekiya, a professional runner and Ervin Lawrence, a Functional Technology Specialist from Child Youth Services on Camp Zama recently ran and biked 745 miles in 17 days starting at Camp Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture. The destination was Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture. The journey was way to express their gratitude for American Soldiers and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense......
Video by Sgt. Royce Dorman | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.11.2016
Five years after the Great East Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, the world again turns its eyes to Northeast Japan, and the little fishing town of Kesennuma that hugs the coastline in the Tohoku region. March 11 marks the 5 year anniversary of the disaster and the start of Operation Tomodachi....
