Crisis Response

Search and rescue teams arrive at Misawa Air Base to assist with recovery efforts in northern Japan. At least twelve rescue dogs, from Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue and from Los Angeles Search and Rescue arrived. Video shows the plane’s arrival, passengers deplaning, customs agents briefing the rescue workers, and the rescue dogs. This video available in high definition. Produced by Airman 1st Class Jimmy Moreland. jpearthquake11

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Black Knights

of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 and Japanese relief workers load supplies aboard an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter 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

Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 drop off supplies to Japanese nationals. 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.

Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 fly over Takihama, Japan. 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.

A member of the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 talks with a Japanese national in Takihama, Japan. 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.

Package made from "Kadena Search and Rescue Crews Leave for Mainland Japan" in the B-roll section about a 4-ship of Air Force search and rescue crews from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, are on mainland Japan waiting to help with search and rescue efforts. Tech Sergeant Mike Tateishi (Tah-duh-ee-shee) was at Kadena’s 33rd Rescue Squadron where a single-ship was ready to meet up with the crews already there. Includes a sound bite Capt. Gabe Brown, 33rd Rescue Squadron Pilot.

B-roll of Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 delivering humanitarian aid to Japanese locals during relief efforts following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Produced by Seaman Armando Gonzales.

B-roll of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Fourteen aircraft departing Naval Air Facility Atsugi in support of relief efforts in Japan. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Cole.

B-roll of relief efforts in Misawa, Japan for 8.9 Earthquake. Plane lands with personnel from USAID who will be providing search and rescue in earthquake affected areas in Japan. Footage includes plane landing, personnel getting out off plane and footage inside the plane. Produced by Staff Sgt. Xavyer Ortiz. jpearthquake11

B-roll of Misawa Civil Engineering Squadron Operations Flight and Kadena Airmen with Red Horse working around the clock to supply Misawa with power. Includes interview with Master Sgt. Brent Kisling, Kadena AFB ATCS Power Production Specialist. Produced by Senior Airman Barbara Patton. jpearthquake11