Operation Tomodachi

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron wait to receive briefings after arriving Mar. 13 in support of Operation Tomodachi. Several search and rescue teams are also scheduled to arrive and assist in civil relief recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marie Brown\Released)

Operation Tomodachi

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Humanitarian relief workers arrived here Mar. 13, in support of Operation Tomodachi. An 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit 100 miles of the coast of Northern Japan Mar. 11 and is on record as being the worst earthquake in the history of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marie Brown\Released)

Misawa Airmen support deployment process

Airman 1st Class James Nichols (left), 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, marshals Staff Sgt. Jacob Showalter, 35th LRS, who drives a forklift carrying equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2010. Cargo is inspected by Misawa’s cargo deployment function, ensuring packaged products comply with regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cammie Quinn/ Released)

Misawa Airmen support deployment process

Staff Sgt. Douglas Jattak, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, labels the weight of a pallet carrying hydrogen tanks at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2010. The cargo was recently sent with 35th Fighter Wing deployers in support of Operation New Dawn . As part of LRS’ cargo deployment function, the pallet was inspected, marshaled into a loading pattern and loaded onto an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cammie Quinn/ Released)

13th Fighter Squadron deploys

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 13th Fighter Squadron take off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 13 FS deployed in support of Operation New Dawn, Sept. 27, 2010. The 13 FS is part of the 35th Operations Group, which deploys combat air assets worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride/Released)

13th Fighter Squadron deploys

Family members of the 13th Fighter Squadron, assemble on the runway as their service members deploy from Misawa Air Base, Japan, in support of Operation New Dawn, Sept. 27, 2010. The family members of the unit gather together to support their deploying spouses as well as each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride/Released)