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Mar 19, 2011

The USS Essex (LHD 2) remains ready to offer assistance to Japan in support of Operation Tomodachi. Navy and Marine Corps involvement is part of a larger U.S. government response, coordinated through the U.S. Department of State, after a 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan causing widespread damage. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the 31st MEU is ready to support our Japanese partners and to provide assistance when called upon.

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