170831-N-KW492-019 NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 31, 2017) Rear Adm. Jeff Hughes, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, speaks to local media during a media availability on at Naval Station Norfolk. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is loading personnel, equipment and supplies in preparation to assist with disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryre Arciaga/Released)