170907-N-TO519-166 CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) Capt. Andrew Smith, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), helps a woman exit a helicopter during the relief efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The DoD is supporting FEMA, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Wilkes/Released)