161009-N-NX690-057 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) The Honorable Peter F. Mulrean, U.S. ambassador to Haiti, right, speaks with Capt. Randall Peck, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and other members of Joint Task Force Matthew. The role of Joint Task Force Matthew during this disaster relief mission is to rapidly respond with critically-needed capabilities to deliver assistance and aid to area of Haiti the government deems most necessary. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua M. Tolbert/Released)