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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John E. Cantu, right, with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reviews information during a reassessment of medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria at Caribbean Medical Center, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John E. Cantu, right, with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reviews information during a reassessment of medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria at Caribbean Medical Center, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marine Cpl. Trenton J. Gallion, a communications technician with the Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), tests a radio for serviceability during a reassessment of medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria at HIMA San Pablo Hospital, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Trenton J. Gallion, a communications technician with the Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), tests a radio for serviceability during a reassessment of medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria at HIMA San Pablo Hospital, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marine Cpl. Trenton J. Gallion, right, a communications technician with the Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John E. Cantu, with the 26th MEU, evaluate the dimensions of a helicopter landing zone during a reassessment of medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the humanitarian effort for victims of Hurricane Maria at HIMA San Pablo Hospital, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Trenton J. Gallion, right, a communications technician with the Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John E. Cantu, with the 26th MEU, evaluate the dimensions of a helicopter landing zone during a reassessment of medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the humanitarian effort for victims of Hurricane Maria at HIMA San Pablo Hospital, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speak with fire fighters with the New York Fire Department and local hospital officials to reassess the medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria at Caribbean Medical Center, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speak with fire fighters with the New York Fire Department and local hospital officials to reassess the medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria at Caribbean Medical Center, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John E. Cantu, left, and U.S. Marine Cpl. Fransisco J. Rodriguez, both with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speak with a hospital official to reassess the medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria at HIMA San Pablo Hospital, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class John E. Cantu, left, and U.S. Marine Cpl. Fransisco J. Rodriguez, both with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speak with a hospital official to reassess the medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria at HIMA San Pablo Hospital, Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), return to HIMA San Pablo Hospital to reassess the medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), return to HIMA San Pablo Hospital to reassess the medical and operational needs previously requested as part of the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Maria in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Becker, a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Team 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pumps 1,600 gallons of fuel into an empty main generator needed to operate HIMA San Pablo Fajardo Hospital in turn saving lives in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Becker, a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Team 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pumps 1,600 gallons of fuel into an empty main generator needed to operate HIMA San Pablo Fajardo Hospital in turn saving lives in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Robert Solmssen, an infantry officer with the Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), coordinates with Hima San Pablo Fajardo Hospital staff the delivery of 1,600 gallons of fuel for an empty main generator needed to operate the facilities in turn saving lives in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Robert Solmssen, an infantry officer with the Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), coordinates with Hima San Pablo Fajardo Hospital staff the delivery of 1,600 gallons of fuel for an empty main generator needed to operate the facilities in turn saving lives in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) respond to a Hima San Pablo Fajardo Hospital emergency by delivering 1,600 gallons of fuel for an empty main generator needed to operate the facilities in turn saving lives in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) respond to a Hima San Pablo Fajardo Hospital emergency by delivering 1,600 gallons of fuel for an empty main generator needed to operate the facilities in turn saving lives in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with Expeditionary Strike Group 2, depart the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1654, to support Hurricane Maria relief efforts, in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with Expeditionary Strike Group 2, depart the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1654, to support Hurricane Maria relief efforts, in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez

U.S. Navy Sailors with Expeditionary Strike Group 2 conduct final procedures aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1654, prior to departing the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts, in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Expeditionary Strike Group 2 conduct final procedures aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1654, prior to departing the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts, in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez

A U.S. Navy Sailor with Expeditionary Strike Group 2 signals Landing Craft, Utility 1654 as it departs from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) carrying equipment and personnel in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts, in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

A U.S. Navy Sailor with Expeditionary Strike Group 2 signals Landing Craft, Utility 1654 as it departs from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) carrying equipment and personnel in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts, in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with Expeditionary Strike Group 2, depart the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1654, to support Hurricane Maria relief efforts, in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with Expeditionary Strike Group 2, depart the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1654, to support Hurricane Maria relief efforts, in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Santino D. Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Charles V. McCole, an officer with the Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), waves to local residents during departure from Humacao Hospital after conducting a medical and operational needs assessment as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Charles V. McCole, an officer with the Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), waves to local residents during departure from Humacao Hospital after conducting a medical and operational needs assessment as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with the Amphibious Construction Battalion 2, conduct an assessment of Humacao Hospital’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with the Amphibious Construction Battalion 2, conduct an assessment of Humacao Hospital’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Charles V. McCole, left, an officer with the Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Judd A. Ostolaza, right, a local resident and reservist with Detachment 1, Headquarters & Services Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group (MLG), volunteering his translating services with the 26th MEU, speak with a local resident during an assessment of Humacao Hospital’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Charles V. McCole, left, an officer with the Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Judd A. Ostolaza, right, a local resident and reservist with Detachment 1, Headquarters & Services Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group (MLG), volunteering his translating services with the 26th MEU, speak with a local resident during an assessment of Humacao Hospital’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Navy Lt. Colin A. Roberts, a civil engineer core inspector with Amphibious Construction Battalion 2, speaks with local civilian employees during an assessment of Ryder Hospital’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with other services of the Department of Defense, is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Navy Lt. Colin A. Roberts, a civil engineer core inspector with Amphibious Construction Battalion 2, speaks with local civilian employees during an assessment of Ryder Hospital’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with other services of the Department of Defense, is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with Amphibious Construction Battalion 2, conduct an assessment of Ryder Hospital’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with Amphibious Construction Battalion 2, conduct an assessment of Ryder Hospital’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with Amphibious Construction Battalion 2, speak with local civilian employees during an assessment of Hospital Oriente’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with Amphibious Construction Battalion 2, speak with local civilian employees during an assessment of Hospital Oriente’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Judd A. Ostolaza, center, a local resident and reservist with Detachment 1, Headquarters & Services Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group (MLG), volunteering his translating services with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks with local civilian employees during an assessment of Hospital Oriente’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Navy Hospitalman Apprentice Judd A. Ostolaza, center, a local resident and reservist with Detachment 1, Headquarters & Services Company, 4th Marine Logistics Group (MLG), volunteering his translating services with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks with local civilian employees during an assessment of Hospital Oriente’s medical and operational needs as part of Hurricane Maria relief efforts at Humacao, Puerto Rico, Sept. 27, 2017. The 26th MEU is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, and local authorities in Puerto Rico with the combined goal of protecting the lives and safety of those in affected areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally