U.S. Forces Airlift Drinking Water to Quake-Hit Kumamoto
The aid follows the July 28 magnitude 7.1 quake and will be distributed by Japanese forces to victims in hard-hit communities.
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U.S. forces airlift drinking water to quake-hit Kumamoto
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo said Monday that U.S. Forces Japan had airlifted drinking water to quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture the previous day, with its ambassador saying the country responded to a request from "our closest friend and ally."
From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief
On Saturday morning, Aug. 8, members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron received a short-notice tasking from U.S. Forces Japan. The message directed Airmen to report to their designated work area and prepare for a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission supporting communities affected by the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake.
On April 10, U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass issued a statement regarding the U.S. government's support for the areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, saying, "When Japan, our closest ally and friend, asked for help, there was no hesitation whatsoever." As the first shipment of aid from the United States, a U.S. military transport plane...
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