Reposturing forces, remaining engaged
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen from Kadena Air Base board a MC-130P to return home April 4, 2011. The Combat Shadows have been here at Yokota providing constant support since the start of Operation Tomodachi. More than 14,000 personnel, 140 aircraft, and 20 ships from the U.S. military have been involved in the relief effort. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)