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  • Dragonlady deployed to aid Japan relief efforts

    As Japan copes with the aftermath of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck March 11, the United States has sent help in the form of personnel, equipment and a watchful eye in the sky -- a U-2 "Dragonlady" from the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron here.In conjunction with an RQ-4 Global

  • 374th Civil Engineer Squadron leads building renovation for relief forces

    The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron, aided by the Red Cross workers and base community volunteers, prepared lodging facilities for inbound disaster relief forces here at Yokota Air Base March 12.Over 60 Airmen and base residents worked on the previously unoccupied residential building into the

  • Okinawa Airmen deploy to support relief in mainland Japan

    Airmen from Kadena are mobilizing to support disaster relief operations following Friday's earthquake and tsunami on mainland Japan."We are here to stand beside our Japanese allies following this tragic event," said Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander. "We are working with U.S. Forces Japan

  • Kadena AB helps sister base

    Civil engineers from Kadena Air Base arrived at Misawa Air Base to help restore commercial power on the base that was taken out by the earthquake on Friday. Tech Sergeant Mike Tateishi was on the scene as civil engineers prepared to deploy on Saturday.

  • Pacific Air Forces personnel deploy to Japan to aid relief efforts

    A C-17 Globemaster III carrying a team of Pacific Air Force Airmen departed here at noon today to support ongoing disaster relief efforts in Japan. The team of approximately 25 Airmen from a variety of Air Force specialties, are travelling to Yokota Air Base, Japan, where they will provide support

  • Yokota comes together to assist during earthquake aftermath

    At approximately 2:50 p.m. local time, an earthquake measuring 8.9 in magnitude at its epicenter, hit the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Northeastern Japan, disrupting operations at Narita International Airport in Tokyo and other local airports March 11.Shortly following the earthquake, Yokota Air