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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Okinawa, Japan

Apr 17, 2016

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, begins to takeoff April 17 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. United States Forces, Japan is providing operational airlift support in coordination with the Government of Japan’s efforts to provide relief following the devastating earthquake near Kumamoto. “We express our deepest condolences to all of those affected by the recent earthquakes in Kyushu,” said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, commander of USFJ. “To the people of Japan and the region affected by this tragedy we send our heartfelt sympathies. The men and women of U.S. Forces, Japan stand with you during this difficult time.” The long-standing alliance between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

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