170731-N-EO381-025 NORFOLK (Aug 31, 2017) Rear Adm. Jeffrey Hughes, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, addresses media in regards to the departure of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Casey J. Hopkins/Released)