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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher B. Timothy, the executive officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), briefs Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines from the 26th MEU embarked aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as part of prudent measures in anticipation of future tasking to support relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher B. Timothy, the executive officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), briefs Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines from the 26th MEU embarked aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as part of prudent measures in anticipation of future tasking to support relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher B. Timothy, the executive officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), briefs Marines and Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines from the 26th MEU embarked aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as part of prudent measures in anticipation of future tasking to support relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher B. Timothy, the executive officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), briefs Marines and Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines from the 26th MEU embarked aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as part of prudent measures in anticipation of future tasking to support relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher B. Timothy, left, the executive officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to board a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher B. Timothy, left, the executive officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to board a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load equipment inside a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load equipment inside a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kayla M. Sharp, the officer in charge of Law Enforcement Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kayla M. Sharp, the officer in charge of Law Enforcement Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load their equipment inside a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load their equipment inside a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Chrisandra R. BrownYoung, an administrative specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), calls out names to ensure personnel accountability during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Chrisandra R. BrownYoung, an administrative specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), calls out names to ensure personnel accountability during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry equipment and weapons to staging area during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry equipment and weapons to staging area during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stand in formation during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stand in formation during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provide accountability reports for their respective units to Sgt. Andrew J. Getman, center, an administrative specialist with the 26th MEU, during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provide accountability reports for their respective units to Sgt. Andrew J. Getman, center, an administrative specialist with the 26th MEU, during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), enter a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), enter a bus during a departure to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Approximately 300 Marines with the 26th MEU embarked on the USS Iwo Jima in preparation to ensure the unit 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter and MV-22B Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter and MV-22B Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter and MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter and MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct preliminary boarding procedures on a MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 7, 2017. The preparations ensure the 26th MEU 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in fire damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 6, 2017. The training allowed the Marines the opportunity to learn basic firefighting skills, hose assembly and handling, and firefighting gear assembly from the Sailors aboard ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in fire damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 6, 2017. The training allowed the Marines the opportunity to learn basic firefighting skills, hose assembly and handling, and firefighting gear assembly from the Sailors aboard ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in fire damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 6, 2017. The training allowed the Marines the opportunity to learn basic firefighting skills, hose assembly and handling, and firefighting gear assembly from the Sailors aboard ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in fire damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 6, 2017. The training allowed the Marines the opportunity to learn basic firefighting skills, hose assembly and handling, and firefighting gear assembly from the Sailors aboard ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in fire damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 6, 2017. The training allowed the Marines the opportunity to learn basic firefighting skills, hose assembly and handling, and firefighting gear assembly from the Sailors aboard ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in fire damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sep. 6, 2017. The training allowed the Marines the opportunity to learn basic firefighting skills, hose assembly and handling, and firefighting gear assembly from the Sailors aboard ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tojyea G. Matally