Three weeks after a tsunami devastated an international airport, the US military and Japanese forces collaborated to clear the runway for aid flights. The goal is to reopen the airport for civilian use soon. American pilots have conducted over 300 missions to deliver essential supplies to those affected in northeastern Japan. The US military's involvement highlights its capabilities and strengthens US-Japan relations. The relief efforts are managed from Yokota Air Base, with military personnel applying their skills to aid rather than combat. Despite initial doubts, Sendai Airport is on track to resume commercial operations within a month.

What natural disaster caused the transformation of the airport into a swamp?

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Volcanic Eruption

• Earthquake

What is the main goal for the airport in the coming weeks?

• To reopen for civilian airlines

• To host international conferences

• To expand the runway

• To become a military base

What have American pilots been delivering to people in shelters?

• Food and water

• Construction materials

• Medical supplies

• Blankets and bottled water

Where is the US relief effort being coordinated from?

• Tokyo International Airport

• Yokota Air Base

• Sendai Airport

• Osaka Air Base

What was the initial expectation about Sendai Airport after the tsunami?

• It would never function again

• It would become a military base

• It would be used for cargo only

• It would be rebuilt in a year