171017-N-MC499-017 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 17, 2017) Air Force General Lori J. Robinson, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command speaks with Rear Adm. Jeff Hughes, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, during a visit to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to meet with leadership and discuss operations in Puerto Rico. Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The Department of Defense is supporting FEMA, 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 Dana D. Legg/Released)