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JFLCC (Fwd) works behind scenes to assist GOJ in relief efforts

Story by Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. | 3rd Marine Division | Date: 03.26.2011

Operation Tomodachi has been on the forefront as one of the focal points of the news media since the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck the northern portion of mainland Japan two... Read More

Misawa's earthquake and the way ahead

Story by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield | 35 Fighter Wing Public Affairs | Date: 03.11.2011

Misawa Air Base was shaken violently March 11 by the earthquake that brought so much destruction to Japan but, the base only sustaining minor damage with no injuries or loss of life. Read More

Air Force joins effort to help Libyan evacuees

Story by James Fisher | 17th Air Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.04.2011

The U.S. military’s contribution to an international effort to end the suffering of Libya’s evacuees began in Italy today when two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft picked up humanitarian aid and headed to... Read More

Premier League's Craddock lauds Afghan youth soccer

Story by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace | ISAF Regional Command West | Date: 02.28.2011

Narrowing insurgents' angles one pitch at a time, Afghan youth soccer players slide tackle the hand they're dealt in life, with dreams for a country that one day may host the FIFA World Cup. Read More

Marines, USDA offer alternatives to farmers in Marjah

Story by Cpl. Megan Sindelar | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 02.06.2011

With the planned delivery of 70,000 saplings, Marines from team 1, detachment 3, 3rd Civil Affairs Group, are offering farmers around Marjah, Afghanistan, an alternative to growing illegal crops. Read More