161009-N-NX690-264 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) The Honorable Peter F. Mulrean, U.S. ambassador to Haiti, tours the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) to better understand the capabilities 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)