170911-N-SZ865-089 ST. JOHN, Virgin Islands (Sept. 11, 2017) Gunnery Sgt. Corey Butts, left, and Lance Cpl. Zachary Koon, both assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), and volunteers unload drinking water from a UH-1Y Super-Huey helicopter. Kearsarge and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affe

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170911-N-SZ865-089 ST. JOHN, Virgin Islands (Sept. 11, 2017) Gunnery Sgt. Corey Butts, left, and Lance Cpl. Zachary Koon, both assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), and volunteers unload drinking water from a UH-1Y Super-Huey helicopter. Kearsarge and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 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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