161009-N-NX690-273 CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2016) The Honorable Peter F. Mulrean, U.S. ambassador to Haiti, thanks the crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) for their role in 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)