Gallery: CBMU 202 Responds to Irma in Virgin Islands

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170911-N-DQ503-012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) The dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) anchors outside of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma 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 Taylor A. Elberg/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) The dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) anchors outside of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma 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 Taylor A. Elberg) [caption id="attachment_14884" align="alignnone" width="618"]

170912-N-TJ319-276 ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 12, 2017) Sailors offload a vehicle from Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1656 on the island of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 12, 2017) Sailors offload a vehicle from Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1656 on the island of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell) [caption id="attachment_14885" align="alignnone" width="618"]

170912-N-TJ319-144 ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 12, 2017) Locals sit along the street after receiving water and food distributed by the U.S. National Guard. The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell)

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 12, 2017) Locals sit along the street after receiving water and food distributed by the U.S. National Guard. The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell) [caption id="attachment_14886" align="alignnone" width="618"]

170912-N-TJ319-180 ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 12, 2017) Sailors clear debris near a road way on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell)

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 12, 2017) Sailors clear debris near a road way on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Department of Defense is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma to minimize suffering and is one component of the overall whole-of-government response effort. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jessica L. Dowell) [caption id="attachment_14887" align="alignnone" width="618"]

170912-N-AY374-125 ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 12, 2017) A Sailor assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), directs an excavator while clearing debris from roads. Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma 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 Jacob Goff/Released)

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 12, 2017) A Sailor assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), directs an excavator while clearing debris from roads. Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Department of Defense is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, in helping those affected by Hurricane Irma 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 Jacob Goff) [caption id="attachment_14888" align="alignnone" width="618"]

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ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 remove debris from the roadways of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy) [caption id="attachment_14889" align="alignnone" width="618"]

170913-N-BD107-006 ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) - Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 remove debris from the roadways of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/RELEASED)

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) - Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 remove debris from the roadways of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy) [caption id="attachment_14890" align="alignnone" width="618"]

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ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 perform route clearance on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy) [caption id="attachment_14891" align="alignnone" width="618"]

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170913-N-BD107-009 ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) – Construction Electrician 3rd Class Dudley Arnold assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 removes debris from a roadway during route clearing operations. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/RELEASED)

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) Construction Electrician 3rd Class Dudley Arnold assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 removes debris from a roadway during route clearing operations. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy) [caption id="attachment_14893" align="alignnone" width="618"]

170913-N-BD107-010 ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) – A Seabee assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 performs route clearance on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/RELEASED)

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) A Seabee assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 performs route clearance on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy) [caption id="attachment_14894" align="alignnone" width="618"]

170913-N-BD107-011 ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) – A Seabee assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 performs route clearance on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy/RELEASED)

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ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sept. 13, 2017) A civilian thanks Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 during route clearing operations on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hurricane Irma sustained 185-mph winds for 37 hours, the longest any cyclone on the globe has maintained that intensity. U.S. military assets are supporting FEMA as well as state and local authorities in rescue and relief efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Liam Kennedy)