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The remote island of Oshima, in northern Japan, has had no water or power for sixteen days. The earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the area also destroyed the island’s only two ferries, severely limiting relief efforts. The Japanese government requested help from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Gunnery Sergeant Jimmy Stare has more. Includes sound bites from 1st Lt. Robert Jankowski, Engineer Platoon Commander. jpearthquake11. Operation Tomodachi
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31st Marine Expeditionary UnitJimmy Starenorthern japanjpearthquake11Operation Tomodachiearthquake and tsunamiOshima IslandRobert JankowskiEngineer Platoon Commander
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