Japan Earthquake Relief Photos (8 photos)

[CombatCam]

Hello all, my base sent a C-17 Globemaster III to Japan last night with search and rescue personal from LA County Fire and one Combat Camera member. They went with 11 pallets of stuff that filled the plane. I had the honor of shooting the loading from midnight when the plane landed till 4am when the plane was wheels up off the deck.

One of the guys had just gotten back from New Zealand the day before and now he is on the way to Japan, talk about dedicated to helping people.

Here are a few of the photos, all shot with a D3S 14-24 lens. Most are 5000 ISO, only one shot I used my flash.

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Thanks for looking!

 

[cbbr]

Cool shots!

 

[cajun angel]

Dang Matt - about all I know to say is GOD BLESS AND THANKS I'm so proud to live in a country where our military is so willing to go help those in need - I hope the whole world will sit up and take notice - Every photo in this series is awesome - they each show how much capacity we have for helping. Okay, gonna shut up now.....:redface:

 

[dhalloxf]

Nice shots, Matt. I saw some of your shots earlier on Yahoo(Reuters Newswire/Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith) and recognized them as soon as I saw your post. Well Done. Thanks for sharing.

 

[little big man]

Wow, those are cool shots! And a great purpose - God speed!!

Sean

 

[Muonic]

Fantastic shots!

 

[IsamuM]

Hi Matt,

Really great shots! And the purpose is much appreciated!

 

[Martytoof]

Amazing shots, and amazing dedication by everyone involved.

 

[CombatCam]

Thank you all, it was a good night for sure. One of I am sure many many air lifts to help from all over the world.

 

[Minuteman3]

Great shots!! Thanks so much for posting.

(In case anyone cares, it's a McChord AFB C-17 from here in Washington. (62AW or the reserve associate wing.)

Wish I could hop on board and go over and help!! Times like these it's tough to be "retired" ... especially with so many Japanese friends.

Cheers!!

Ken

 

[CombatCam]

Good eyes Ken, I should have posted that. They are from the 4th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

 

[Keithj34]

I remember jumping out of those when they came out.. its like walking the plank, lol.... Great shots

 

[Robert S]

Thanks Matt for sharing those inspiring images with us.

 

[jayvee10]

Awesome shots Matt & thanks for sharing.

 

[Russ_]

One of the guys had just gotten back from New Zealand the day before and now he is on the way to Japan, talk about dedicated to helping people.

And you can tell him we are truly truly grateful.

 

[Terri French]

Thank you for sharing these and for all you do!!

 

[Terri French]

By the way, your skills and gear really came together here in producing some fabulous photos!!

 

[sypher]

Matt,
great shots...I really like the perspective on the second to last shot

 

[CombatCam]

Thank you all again.

Russ if I happen to see them come back I will definitely tell him you said thank you.

 

[lupedelupe]

Fantastic! Thanks for showing these.
Holding thumbs for the Japanese people... tough times.