3/13/2011 - MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Two urban search and rescue teams, one from Fairfax County, Va., and the other from Los Angeles arrived here Mar.13.
The USAR teams consists of approximately 150 rescuers and 12 rescue dogs.
Another rescue crew from the United Kingdom, consisting of 60 rescuers and 2 dogs, was also scheduled to arrive.
The teams will be joining together and traveling to Miyagi Prefecture to help with search and rescue operations.
"We are glad to accept all the help we can get to assist the people of Japan," said Col. Michael Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander. "We will do whatever is in our means to support their efforts in this time of need."
Further updates will follow, as more information becomes available.
