Japan mobilizes 100,000 troops for tsunami recovery in biggest mission since World War II

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Since World War II, Japan's military has never been involved in combat. Its forces have never fired a shot in war. But few are questioning their value now.

In its biggest mission since 1945, more than 100,000 troops — roughly half the force — have been mobilized to lead the recovery effort after a March 11 tsunami that devastated the coast of northeast Japan.

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Good. Great. Amazing!

THIS is what a military should be used for.

If only it were a tsunami and earthquake they had to worry about...