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^- Welcome to All Hands Update.

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^Here's what's happening around your Navy.

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^Amphibious assault ships USS Wasp and Kearsarge

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and dock landing ship USS Oak Hill,

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along with Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

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are providing humanitarian relief efforts

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in the US Virgin Islands as Hurricane Irma heads north.

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These ships can provide medical support,

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maritime security, and maritime civil affairs.

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The top priority of the federal government

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is to minimize suffering and protect

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the lives and safety of those affected by Irma.

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Navy installations throughout Florida

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are preparing for heavy weather

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as Hurricane Irma approaches.

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Naval Air Station Key West directed

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the evacuation of all non-essential

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personnel and family members.

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US Navy ships home ported at Naval Station Mayport

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are getting underway to ensure they

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are ready to respond to any national tasking if required.

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^You can read more about what's happening

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^around your Navy at navy.mil.

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