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171004-N-MU198-146 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oct. 4, 2017) An MH-60S Seahawk, attached to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 lands aboard the flightdeck of the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during a medical evacuation while the ship is in Puerto Rico to provide humanitarian assistance throughout the area. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

171004-N-MU198-181 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oct. 4, 2017) The crew of an MH-60S Seahawk, attached to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 escort a patient on the flightdeck of the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) during a medical evacuation while the ship is in Puerto Rico to provide humanitarian assistance throughout the area. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

San Juan, Puerto Rico

171003-N-MU198-015 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oct. 3, 2017) Sailors aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) observe the state of San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the ship arrives for humanitarian operations. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

San Juan, Puerto Rico

171003-N-MU198-021 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oct. 3, 2017) The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrives in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for humanitarian operations. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

171003-N-MU198-051 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Oct. 3, 2017) Local and federal stakeholders tour the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) following a medial summit held onboard to synchronize efforts for the ship's mission of providing humanitarian assistance throughout the area. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

171002-N-MU198-008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) Sailors participate in a simulated man-overboard drill held aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the ship sails in support of humanitarian relief operations in Puerto Rico. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

171002-N-MU198-023 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) Sailors provide medical services in a simulated man-overboard drill held aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the ship sails in support of humanitarian relief operations in Puerto Rico. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

171002-N-MU198-036 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) Lt. Sea Murnan provides medical services during a man-overboard drill aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the ship transits to support humanitarian relief operations in Puerto Rico. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

171001-N-MU198-016 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) The fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE) is underway alongside the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) before a replenishment-at-sea as the ship is underway in support of humanitarian relief operations in Puerto Rico. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

171001-N-MU198-046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 delivers cargo to the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the ship is underway in support of humanitarian relief operations in Puerto Rico. 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 Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Released) Share

Norfolk, Va.

170929-N-ML022-0034 NORFOLK (Sept. 29, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Taryn Armington and Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Darian Joseph prepare to cast off mooring lines for the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. 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 Brittany Tobin/Released) Share

Norfolk

170929-N-ML022-0125 NORFOLK (Sept. 29, 2017) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departs Naval Station Norfolk to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. 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 Brittany Tobin/Released) Share