NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 8, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Harley heaves a mooring line onto the fantail of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va., in preparation for potential humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The preparations ensure Iwo Jima is ready to respond to any requests to bolster Northern Command’s support of FEMA’s assistance to federal, state and local authorities’ ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Relea

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NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 8, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Harley heaves a mooring line onto the fantail of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va., in preparation for potential humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The preparations ensure Iwo Jima is ready to respond to any requests to bolster Northern Command’s support of FEMA’s assistance to federal, state and local authorities’ ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)

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