Typhoon still hammering away on eastern Japan. Massive flooding, and the worst is yet to come.

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:11:17 -0400

What is the status of our troops in Japan? We have a large amount of bases in the area and I have made many RallyPoint friends there as well. Can anyone stationed there give us an update? Has anyone there been given a warning order in regards to providing assistance for those affected?

The following clip from NHK shows current footage that gives an idea of the scale (but just in one town). Dramatic Helicopter rescues performed by Coast Guard, Army, and Police.

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member, you still dry, brother?

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20150910/k [login to see] 000.html

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Sep 10 at 2015 8:20 PM

Capt Jeff S. — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:20:29 -0400

Was stationed in Okinawa and rode a typhoon out. The eye passed right over the base. It's amazing how it can go from squall with rain blowing horizontally, to sunny weather and peaceful calm, and then just as quickly turn to squall again with the rain blowing horizontally in the opposite direction!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 10 at 2015 8:21 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:21:00 -0400

Pray for these poor people..

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 10 at 2015 8:24 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:24:30 -0400

Japan has dealt with a lot in recent years. I hope and pray that damage is limited and loss of life is zero.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Sep 10 at 2015 8:40 PM

Capt Jeff S. — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:40:38 -0400

CDg

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 11 at 2015 4:18 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 04:18:22 -0400

Sorry to hear. They really have been getting nailed by Mother Nature lately.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2015 5:58 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 05:58:12 -0400

About 22 were missing a few days ago due to flooding. This El Niño year has brought a lot of typhoons just after the rainy season has ended. This has caused over saturation of the soil and landslides.