A member of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Virginia Task Force 1 preps his gear at Misawa Air Base, March 14, 2011. The task force arrived in Misawa following an earthquake that triggered a tsunami off Japan's Eastern coast. The team will now travel to Ofurnatu, Japan, to assist with search-and rescue operations. Search and Rescue Teams Prepare for Departure to Ofurnatu, Japan 110314-N-ZI955-017

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