Crisis Response

B-roll of Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, loading palettes of food, water and medical supplies into a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma flight line March 12 to provide assistance in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, March 11. The aircraft carries more than 8,600 pounds of supplies to assist the victims of the disaster. Marines will work through the night loading planes with more supplies and personnel to be delivered to affected areas. The proximity of Marine aviation assets at MCAS Futenma has allowed Marines from III MEF to rapidly deploy critically-needed supplies and aid to areas that need it most. Produced by Matheus Hernandez.

B-roll of Civil Engineering Squadron providing water to Potter Fitness Center for people to use showers and facilities. Misawa Air Base, Japan. Sound bite includes Staff Sgt. Johnathan Epperson, H-VAC Crafstman. Produced by Senior Airman Barbara Patton.

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 and Japanese relief workers unload supplies from SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts near Sendai, Japan. HS-4 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) off the coast of Japan rendering humanitarian assistance following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami as part of Operation Tomodachi. jpearthquake11

Sailors and family members from Naval Air Station Atsugi collected humanitarian assistance supplies for possible support to earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan if called upon. Video by MC3 Cole.

Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 land in Takihama, Japan and drop off supplies. USS Ronald Reagan is currently off the coast of Japan rendering humanitarian assistance in disaster relief following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Produced by Seaman Armando Gonzales

B-roll of students from Edgren High School arriving back at Misawa Air Base after being delayed during recent earthquake in northern Japan. Scenes include children deplaning, waiting on transfer bus, getting off of bus, being greeted by parents and high school staff. Produced by Petty Officer Juan King. jpearthquake11. Includes sound bites from Zachary Adam Vest, Edgren High School Student and Georgia Waters, Edgren High School Principal.

B-roll of Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 loading an SH-60 Sea Hawk with supplies aboard aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan in support of relief efforts in Japan. Produced by Seaman Armando Gonzales.

An SH-60 Sea Hawk assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 leaves the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan. USS Ronald Reagan is currently off the coast of Japan rendering humanitarian assistance in disaster relief following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Produced by Seaman Armando Gonzales.

3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Marines load supplies and gear bound for mainland Japan to support Operation Tomodachi, March 14. jpearthquake11

Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 fly over Japan's coast. USS Ronald Reagan is currently off the coast of Japan rendering humanitarian assistance in disaster relief following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Produced by Seaman Armando Gonzales.