Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pull a cable from the winch of a bulldozer, April 4. The Marines were in the process of tearing down a house damaged beyond repair, making it safer for the locals, and allowing more access to the port. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the 31st MEU is ready to support our Japanese partners and to provide assistance when called upon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch/Released)