170908-N-DS065-0059 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 8, 2017) A landing craft utility (LCU) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in preparation for potential humanitarian relief efforts. The preparations ensure Iwo Jima is ready to respond to any requests to bolster Northern Command's support of Federal Emergency Management Agency's assistance to federal, state and local authorities' ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Evan A. Denny/Released)