<p>ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 10, 2017) Marine Sgt. Kyle Mohr, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), straps a patient from Schneider Regional Medical Center into a UH-1Y Super-Huey helicopter for evacuation to St. Croix. Kearsarge and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads/Released) 170910-N-WH681-173 
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2017-09-10 13:12
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