U.S. Pacific Fleet's Operation Tomodachi - Humanitarian Assistance

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Photos are released with some restrictions. The full set of Operation Tomodachi photographs can be viewed on Flickr here.

Getting ready in Singapore on the day the earthquake struck:

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SINGAPORE (March 11, 2011) Command Master Chief David Unnone of U.S. 7th Fleet command flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), briefs Sailors about taking on humanitarian assistance supplies in Singapore to ensure the ship and crew are ready to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan if directed. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

Working late to get ready:

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SINGAPORE (March 11, 2011) From left, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Patrick Ramos, Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James Norman and Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Brett Carlson on board U.S. 7th Fleet command flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) onload humanitarian assistance supplies in Singapore to ensure the ship and crew are ready to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan if directed. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

Working late to prepare in Malaysia, too:

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SEPANGAR, Malaysia (March 11, 2001) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit return to the ship at Sepangar Naval Base to ensure the ship and crew are ready to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan if directed.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam M. Bennett\Released)

The challenge is clear:

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SENDAI, Japan (March 12, 2011) An SH-60B helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS) 14 from Naval Air Facility Atsugi flies over the city of Sendai to deliver more than 1,500 pounds of food to survivors of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and a tsunami. The citizens of Ebina City, Japan, donated the food, and HS-14 is supporting earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan as directed. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) An aerial view of debris from an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan. The debris was inspected by a helicopter-based search and rescue team from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ships and aircraft from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group are searching for survivors in the coastal waters near Sendai, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCord/Released)

The aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan was in the Seattle area the day the earthquake struck, yet was already in place in Japan providing assistance 2 days later:

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TAKIHANA, Japan (March 13, 2011) Senior Chief Naval Air Crewman Steve Sinclair, from Las Vegas, assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), greets a Japanese aid worker. Ronald Reagan is off the coastline of Japan to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCord/ Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) Capt. Jim Morgan, center, commander Destroyer Squadron 7, coordinates search and rescue (SAR) efforts with Capt. Iwasaki, right, commander of Escort Flotilla 1 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is off the coastline of Japan to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)

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TAKIHANA, Japan (March 13, 2011) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Brian Fox, from Oceanside, Calif., assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, carries supplies to Japanese aid workers. Ronald Reagan is off the coastline of Japan to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance to Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCord/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 12, 2011) Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet command flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) move pallets of humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) kits across the ship?s flight deck, during an underway replenishment with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). Blue Ridge loaded another supply of HADR kits to ensure the crew is ready to provide humanitarian assistance in support of earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan as directed. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)

Making sure nobody needs assistance on drifting boats:

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) - One of USS John S. McCain's (DDG 56) rigid-hull inflatable boats returns alongside the ship after an incident free small craft investigation. The crew was investigating several Japanese boats that appeared to be adrift after the recent earthquake and tsunami. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Talley Reeve/RELEASED)"]PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) - One of USS John S. McCain's (DDG 56) rigid-hull inflatable boats returns alongside the ship after an incident free small craft investigation. The crew was investigating several Japanese boats that appeared to be adrift after the recent earthquake and tsunami. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Talley Reeve/RELEASED)

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MISAWA, Japan (March 14, 2011) Director of Department of Policy and Finance for the Misawa City Office, Mr. Masayoshi Sawaguchi speaks with Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa during the cleanup effort at the Misawa Fishing Port. Approximately 92 Sailors from NAFM volunteered in the relief effort, assisting Misawa City employees and members of the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow/Released)

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MISAWA, Japan (March 14, 2011) Assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa (NAFM), Chief Naval Air Crewmen Kyle Wilkinson of Baldwinsville, N.Y. assists in removing debris during a cleanup effort at the Misawa Fishing Port. Approximately 92 Sailors from NAFM volunteered in the relief effort, assisting Misawa City employees and members of the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow/Released)

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MISAWA, Japan (March 14, 2011) Aerographer?s Mate 2nd Class John Dicola, assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa (NAFM), assists in removing debris during a cleanup effort at the Misawa Fishing Port. Approximately 92 Sailors from NAFM volunteered in the relief effort, assisting Misawa City employees and members of the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devon Dow/Released)

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OFUNATO, Japan (March 15, 2011) - A mother and daughter pause for reflection as they find a family photo amid the wreckage of their home. An 8.9-magnitude earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami that ripped through this coastal city. Teams from the United States, United Kingdom and China arrived here to assist in searching for missing residents. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew M. Bradley/Released)

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NORTHERN JAPAN (March 15, 2011) Lt. j.g. Nadia Brouillette, an HH-60H Sea Hawk pilot assigned to the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS 4) embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), speaks with a Japanese citizen during tsunami relief efforts. HS-4 is delivering humanitarian supplies to areas affected by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Ships and aircraft from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group are conducting search and rescue operations and re-supply missions as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi throughout northern Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2011) Engineman 1st Class Brandon Martin, left, uses an IM-271/PD Radiacmeter to detect possible surface contaminates on Aviation Boatswain?s Mate (Fuel) Airman Eddie Sanchez aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan forecastle is being used as a decontamination station to ensure the safety of Sailors and Marines. Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Japan providing humanitarian assistance to Japan as directed in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josh Cassatt/Released)

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NORTHERN JAPAN (March 20, 2011) A girl smiles as residents gathered at a school in Northern Japan assist Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265 with moving a box containing food, water and clothing. The Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa based Dragons of HMM
265 are conducting humanitarian assistance missions in Northern Japan as part of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
1st Class Ben Farone/Released)

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MIYAKO, Japan (March 22, 2011) Gunnery Sgt. Sam Carnes, left, and a member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force direct the movement of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies unloaded from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262. The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and USS Germantown (LSD 42) with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently operating off the coast of Hachinohe in northeastern Japan in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl)

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OSHIMA, Japan (March 21, 2011) Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Chris Tautkus, right, assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), gestures to a Japanese child to return his helmet. Ships and aircraft of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group are conducting humanitarian assistance operations in Japan after a tsunami generated by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin B. Gray/Released)

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NAVAL AIR FACILITY MISAWA, Japan (March 22, 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Andre Sparman, left, from Los Angeles, and Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Matt Robinson, from Baltimore, load humanitarian supplies onto an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS) 14. HS-14 is repositioned to Naval Air Facility Misawa and is conducting humanitarian assistance and search-and-rescue operations on the eastern coast of Japan in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew M. Bradley/Released)

Photos are released with some restrictions. The full set of Operation Tomodachi photographs can be viewed on Flickr here.