VOICED: Japan's tsunami-hit airport 'back in three weeks'

VOICED: Japan's tsunami-hit airport 'back in three weeks'

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Social Studies, Geography, History

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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.

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