170913-N-SZ865-279 ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) Rear Adm. Jeff Hughes, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), speaks with Marines at Syril E. King Airport. Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michae

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170913-N-SZ865-279 ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) Rear Adm. Jeff Hughes, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), speaks with Marines at Syril E. King Airport. Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Eduardo Jorge/Released)

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