171002-N-KW492-355 QUEBRADILLAS, Puerto Rico (Oct.

171002-N-KW492-355 QUEBRADILLAS, Puerto Rico (Oct. 2, 2017) Marine Sgt. Andrew Mocarshi assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prepares to drop a concrete barrier using a single point pendant from a CH-53E Super Stallion to reinforce the Guajataca Dam in Quebradillas, 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 Ryre Arciaga/Released)