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Family members arrive in Seattle from Japan March 21, 2011, as part of Operation Tomodachi. More than 100 U.S. sailors, Marines and civilians throughout Navy Region Northwest, along with Army and Air Force counterparts, other agencies and volunteers from the USO and American Red Cross are providing assistance to the more than 120 family members who have arrived in Seattle.

SEATTLE ARRIVAL

Family members arrive in Seattle from Japan March 21, 2011, as part of Operation Tomodachi. More than 100 U.S. sailors, Marines and civilians throughout Navy Region Northwest, along with Army and Air Force counterparts, other agencies and volunteers from the USO and American Red Cross are providing assistance to the more than 120 family members who have arrived in Seattle.

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