190830-N-DA434-057 MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2019) The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) departs Naval Station Mayport as Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet orders all U.S. Navy ships homeported in the area to sortie ahead of Hurricane Dorian, which is forecast to bring high winds and heavy rain to the East Coast. Ships are directed to areas in the Atlantic Ocean where they are best postured for storm avoidance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)