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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members load earthquake relief supplies into a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft aboard the JS Hyuga near Kumamoto, Japan, April 19, 2016. The U.S. military is providing relief support to the government of Japan following devastating earthquakes near Kumamoto. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel B. Kotico

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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members load earthquake relief supplies into a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft aboard the JS Hyuga near Kumamoto, Japan, April 19, 2016. The U.S. military is providing relief support to the government of Japan following devastating earthquakes near Kumamoto. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel B. Kotico

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