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The Initial Response Force lands at Yokota Air Base

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen from the 137th Airlift Squadron, NY Air National Guard and Marines from the initial response force unload equipment from a C-5 Galaxy at Yokota Air Base April 3. The IRF is a 155-person team comprised of Marines from the Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Md. As a smaller element of the chemical, biological and incident response force, the IRF is specifically trained in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosion operations. The CBIRF will support Operation Tomodachi by providing a rapid response capability, and if requested, can assist and advise Japanese authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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The Initial Response Force lands at Yokota Air Base

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Marines from the initial response force board a bus April 3 after arriving at Yokota Air Base. The INF is a 155-person team comprised of Marines from the Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Md. As a smaller element of the chemical, biological and incident response force, the IRF is specifically trained in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosion operations. The CBIRF will support Operation Tomodachi by providing a rapid response capability, and if requested, can assist and advise Japanese authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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The Initial Response Force lands at Yokota Air Base

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Marines from the initial response force board a bus April 3 after arriving at Yokota Air Base. The INF is a 155-person team comprised of Marines from the Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Md. As a smaller element of the chemical, biological and incident response force, the IRF is specifically trained in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosion operations. The CBIRF will support Operation Tomodachi by providing a rapid response capability, and if requested, can assist and advise Japanese authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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The Initial Response Force lands at Yokota Air Base

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Marines from the Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Md. arrive at Yokota Air Base on an Air Force C-5 Galaxy April 3. They are part of the 155-person initial response force team. As a smaller element of the chemical, biological, and incident response force, the IRF is specifically trained in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosion operations. The IRF will support Operation Tomodachi by providing a rapid response capability, and if requested, can assist and advise Japanese authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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The Initial Response Force lands at Yokota Air Base

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A U.S. Air Force crew chief marshals a C-5 Galaxy caring Marines and their equipment from the Initial Response Force into its parking spot at Yokota Air Base, April 3. The Chemical Biological Incident Response Force is a 155-person team comprised of Marines from Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Md. As a smaller element of the chemical, biological, and incident response force, the CBIRF is specifically trained in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosion operations. The IRF will support Operation Tomodachi by providing a rapid response capability, and if requested, can assist and advise Japanese authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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The Initial Response Force lands at Yokota Air Base

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy caring Marines and their equipment from the Initial Response Force lands at Yokota Air Base, April 3. The Chemical Biological Incident Response Force is a 155-person team comprised of Marines from Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Md. As a smaller element of the chemical, biological, and incident response force, the CBIRF is specifically trained in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosion operations. The IRF will support Operation Tomodachi by providing a rapid response capability, and if requested, can assist and advise Japanese authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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Maintainers keep "Hercs" in the air for the relief effort

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Neal Peterson and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Zavala, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, replaces breaks on a C-130 Hercules here March 31, 2011. Altogether, Yokota's C-130 aircraft have logged over 300 flight hours carrying fuel, supplies and personnel in support of Operation Tomodachi. Careful and constant maintenance ensures continued flight operations in support of the nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Maintainers keep "Hercs" in the air for the relief effort

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Stephen Tessier, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares tools to be used for preventive maintenance on a C-130 Hercules here March 31, 2011. The Kewanee, Ill., native is stationed in Japan and is currently supporting Operation Tomodachi, which kicked off at the request of the Government of Japan to support humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami disaster March 11. Crews at Yokota are working around the clock to ensure continual support to Japanese disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Maintainers keep "Hercs" in the air for the relief effort

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Crew chiefs from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform preventive maintenance on a C-130 Hercules here March 31, 2011. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. military has mobilized its humanitarian airlift capabilities to support emergency relief efforts throughout quake and tsunami affected regions of Japan that are. Yokota's location and tactical airlift capability makes the base a key element of these efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Working in the "Shadows"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jack Kindell, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews an electronic technical order prior to moving an MC-130P Combat Shadow across the flight line here March 31, 2011. The Cheboygan, Mich., native is stationed in Japan and is currently supporting Operation Tomodachi, which kicked off at the request of the Government of Japan to support humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake tsunami disaster March 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Working in the "Shadows"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Wolfbauer, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions craftsman, observes the flight line from inside an MC-130P Combat Shadow here March 31, 2011. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. military has humanitarian assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region that are supporting emergency relief efforts and trying to minimize human suffering. U.S. military assets include a wide range of equipment and air, sea and ground capabilities and expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Working in the "Shadows"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jack Kindell, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares an MC-130P Combat Shadow to be moved across the flight line here March 31, 2011. There are currently four MC-130Ps deployed to Yokota to assist with Operation Tomodachi. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. military has humanitarian assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region that are supporting emergency relief efforts and trying to minimize human suffering. U.S. military assets include a wide range of equipment and air, sea and ground capabilities and expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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C-130H Hercules

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Two members of the 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bio-environmental flight scan a returned C-130H Hercules for radiation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2011. The screening serves as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flight crews and the residents of Yokota AB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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C-130H Hercules

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-130H Hercules stands, mission-ready, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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C-130H Hercules

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-130H Hercules stands, mission-ready, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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C-130H Hercules

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-130H Hercules taxis to park on the east side of the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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UH-1N Iroquois

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Two UH-1N Iroquois helicopters sit on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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UH-1N Iroquois

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel a UH-1N Iroquois at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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C-12

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-12 taxis to park at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Operation Tomodachi

HANAMAKI AIRPORT, Japan -- A member of the Japanese Defense Force loads a truck with boxes delivered by a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 at Hanamaki Airport, March 29. The C-130 will deliver humanitarian goods and supplies to the Japanese Defense Force in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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