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KUMAMOTO, Japan (April 19, 2016) JS Hyuga (DDH 181) anchors out off the coast of Kumamoto in preparation of the arrival of MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Marine Medium Tilitrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit sent in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in Southern Japan. U.S. military personnel joined relief efforts at the request of the Government of Japan following earthquakes near Kumamoto.
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