Operation Tomodachi, on March 29, 2011, U.S. Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Deliver Humanitarian Aid supplies to Yokota Air Base, Japan, out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. Military has Humanitarian Assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region supporting emergency relief efforts and trying to minimize human suffering. U.S. Military assets include a wide range of equipment and air, sea and ground capabilities and expertise