The New Face Of The U.S. Military In Japan

U.S. Navy sailors look out the USS Ronald Reagan's starboard door as they prepare to deliver supplies during earthquake and tsunami relief efforts near Sendai, Japan, March 8, 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan McCord

Disaster Aid Puts New Face On US Military In Japan -- NPR/AP

ust one year after tensions over U.S. military bases in Japan forced out a prime minister, a relief mission mounted by American soldiers after the earthquake and tsunami is showing a new and welcome face for troops the Japanese have hosted — sometimes grudgingly — for decades.

Roughly 20,000 U.S. troops have been mobilized in "Operation Tomodachi," or "Friend." It is the biggest bilateral humanitarian mission the U.S. has conducted in Japan, its most important ally in Asia, and it is ramping up fast.

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More News On U.S. Forces Assisting Japan In Their Earthquake/Nuclear Disaster

Yokota transforms into hub of U.S. military's earthquake relief operations -- Stars And Stripes
Japan warms up to U.S. Marines helping with cleanup -- Stltoday
U.S. forces aid Japan's recovery -- Detroit Free Press
Japan welcomes U.S. troops' aid -- TBO
Marines in Sendai pushing for larger role in relief effort -- Stars And Stripes
Marines provide showers for displaced residents -- Dvids
3rd MarDiv exemplifies Corps’ readiness during Operation Tomodachi -- Dvids
1st MAW Marines support air operations from northern air base -- Marines.mil

My Comment: These acts of compassion and assistance does more to cement ties between nations than what diplomats and world leaders can ever hope to accomplish.