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#HMASSupply conducted a replenishment at sea with @jmsdf_pao_eng's #JSOsumi during #OpTongaAssist. The 173-metre long #AusNavy Auxiliary Oiler is designed to re-supply other ships and is available to help sustain vessels from Australia and partner nations. pic.twitter.com/dbyoPXFdQC

9 FEB, JS OSUMI a conducted RAS with the @Australian_Navy HMAS SUPPLY in the waters surrounding Tonga. The Self-Defense Fleet remains responsive and integrates with the partner navies, in order to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”. #friend #FOIP #SpecialStrategicPartnerpic.twitter.com/LpJfULWxdQ

JS OSUMI of the Japan Disaster Relief Team in Tonga offloaded 10 tons of drinking water to Eua Island, Lifuca Island in Ha’pai, and Vava’u Island using a JGSDF CH-47JA helo from February 14 to 16, and completed its transportation missions. #friendpic.twitter.com/TtFG0NEEG2

CJJS GEN YAMAZAKI talked with @CDF_Aust GEN CAMPBELL, appreciating for ADF’s support to SDF’s Int’l DR Activities in #Tonga. They also welcomed the advancement in JPN-AUS relations and agreed to keep closely working together for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.pic.twitter.com/fzIaQoSdLZ

On 14 Feb, JTF for the Int’l DR Activities airlifted drinking water to ‘Eua in Tonga by CH-47. In the photo, CH-47 carrying drinking water for people in ‘Eua is taking off from JS OSUMI. #OpTongaAssistpic.twitter.com/uowjQiP175

15 FEB, JS OSUMI sent relief supplies using a JGSDF helo at Lifuka Island in the Ha’pai Islands.16 FEB,JS OSUMI offloaded relief supplies using a JGSDF helo at Vava’u Island, so JS OSUMI finished all relief supplies mission.#friendpic.twitter.com/xAgjGIkWjQ

11 FEB, JS OSUMI of the Japan Disaster Relief Team in Tonga offloaded water supplies on Tongatapu Island. 13 FEB, JS OSUMI departed from the port of Nuku’alofa on Tongatapu Island and arrived on 14 FEB, at Eua Island to send relief supplies using a JGSDF CH-47JA helo.　#friendpic.twitter.com/c3DyqCubQw

On 16 Feb, JTF for the Int’l DR Activities airlifted drinking water from JS OSUMI to Vav’u by a CH-47. The photo of JS OSUMI deck was taken from a CH-47 taking off from JS OSUMI with drinking water. #OpTongaAssistpic.twitter.com/bsjyFHPL1Q

On 12 Feb, JS OSUMI of JTF for the Int’l DR Activities completed transportation of relief supplies and water supply to Tongan people and left Tongatapu. In the photo, JGSDF personnel waved caps for farewell, which is the custom of JMSDF, praying for earliest recovery of Tonga.pic.twitter.com/JZtbOrPwC7

In the photo, JASDF personnel are unloading drinking water from CH-47. In addition, the forklift is also airlifted with drinking water for unloading of cargo. #OpTongaAssistpic.twitter.com/WWvPmxV1UO

To prevent the spread of COVID, JTF personnel hand over relief supplies without contact to local people in Tonga. In the photo, JTF personnel are showing their heartfelt message written to local people after unloading drinking water. #OpTongaAssistpic.twitter.com/Y3vgQTYUDh

9 FEB, JS OSUMI arrived at the port of Nuku’alofa on Tongatapu Island, the Kingdom of Tonga and are unloading relief supplies to aid the reconstruction of our friend the Kingdom of Tonga. The Self-Defense Fleet hopes for its swift recovery and sustainable development.#friendpic.twitter.com/NBGKtVC4CJ

From 17 JAN to 22, JS HYUGA from Escort Flotilla 3 conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise around Okidaito Island to enhance our tactical skills and interoperability with the U.S. Navy, strengthened our deterrent capability @US7thFleet #alliancepic.twitter.com/vzQIof0Y8o

Around noon on 9 Feb JST, JS OSUMI, JTF for the Int’l DR Activities, arrived in Nuku’alofa Port in Tongatapu and provided relief supplies from Japan to Tongan people. In the photo, Tongan people and Japanese residents welcomed JS OSUMI. #OpTongaAssistpic.twitter.com/FmDf0JuBPt