Iwo Jima Helicopters Ready to Support Hurricane Irma Relief
Channel: U.S. Navy
Date: 2017-09-12

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) move SH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, from the hangar bay to the ﬂight deck of the ship as part of preparations for potential humanitarian relief efforts. The preparations ensure Iwo lima is ready to respond to any requests to bolster Northern Command's support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's assistance to federal, state and local authorities' ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Lehman/Released) 170911-N-PC260-0001