TEAM KADENA & OPERATION TOMODACHI ... - Kadena Air Base
TEAM KADENA & OPERATION TOMODACHI ... - Kadena Air Base
TEAM KADENA & OPERATION TOMODACHI ... - Kadena Air Base
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On the same day, three MC-130P Combat Shadows landed at <strong>Kadena</strong> with 100 personnel from<br />
the 353rd SOG and 18 th Wing’s 718 AMS. “Repositioning to <strong>Kadena</strong>, our home base, better<br />
postures our force for long term support to the people of Japan. We stand ready from here to<br />
support future Operations Tomodachi missions as required. The Japanese people continue to be<br />
a great host for our forces here on Okinawa while they are recovering from this tragic disaster<br />
on Honshu. It will be our pleasure to return the favor and provide future support should they<br />
ask.” 29<br />
Col Robert Toth<br />
Locals from the town of Sendai formed a sign that spelled out the word ARIGATO (Thank You)<br />
on the approach to Sendai International <strong>Air</strong>port. (Photo taken by Col. Robert P. Toth)<br />
29 Article (U), TSgt Aaron Cram 353SOG/PA, “Special Operations <strong>Air</strong>men supporting Operation Tomodachi<br />
reposition,” 6 Apr 2011.<br />
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