CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transport an evacuee as part of first response efforts to the Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The DoD 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 Levingston Lewis/Released) 170907-N-BD308-081

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