171011-N-SZ865-061 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) observe as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter transfers supplies from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) during a replenishment-at-sea to enable continuing operations in Puerto Rico. Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Maria to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Eduardo Jorge/Released)