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October-November 2012 - Hurricane Sandy


121103-M-LP523-012: USS Wasp (LHD-1) is positioned near New York and New Jersey ready to support disaster relief efforts. The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 3, 2012 by Corporal Michael S. Lockett. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
Caption: 121103-M-LP523-012: USS Wasp (LHD-1) is positioned near New York and New Jersey ready to support disaster relief efforts. The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 3, 2012 by Corporal Michael S. Lockett. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

To assist the relief efforts at New York and New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy in October and November 2012, the U.S. Navy dispatched USS Wasp (LHD-1), USS San Antonio (LPD-17), and USS Carter Hall (LSD-5).  Also assisting in the relief efforts were the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB-5), Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 11 (NMCB-11), Composite Riverine Squadron 4 (CRS-4), Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2), and Underwater Construction Team 1 (UCT-1).   Relief operations were completed mid-month.  


121109-N-UE577-314: Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) listen as they are briefed at a Marine command center for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at Breezy Point, Staten Island, N.Y. Wasp, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and the dock landing ship USS Carter Hill (LSD-50) are positioned in New York Harbor to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 9, 2012 by Seaman Andrew B. Church. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
Caption: 121109-N-UE577-314: Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) listen as they are briefed at a Marine command center for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at Breezy Point, Staten Island, N.Y. Wasp, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and the dock landing ship USS Carter Hill (LSD-50) are positioned in New York Harbor to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 9, 2012 by Seaman Andrew B. Church. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

Some of the areas worked on:   general support thoughout the region, repairs of the Hoboken Ferry Terminal and the Sandy Hook Coast Guard Station, emergency clearance and restoration efforts in Staten Island, New York and New Jersey's Barrier Islands, and dewatering efforts at Rockaway Beach, New York, Staten Island, and at locations in the vicinity of the World Trade Center Memorial.  


121105-N-RA981-029: Sailors load a bulldozer onto an amphibious landing craft. (LCU-1663). The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 5, 2012 by MC3 Patrick Radcliff. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
Caption: 121105-N-RA981-029: Sailors load a bulldozer onto an amphibious landing craft. (LCU-1663). The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 5, 2012 by MC3 Patrick Radcliff. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

121103-M-BS001-259: U.S. Navy Seabees repair pier facilities in Hoboken, New Jersey. The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 3, 2012 by Corporal Bryan Nygaard. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
Caption: 121103-M-BS001-259: U.S. Navy Seabees repair pier facilities in Hoboken, New Jersey. The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 3, 2012 by Corporal Bryan Nygaard. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

121106-N-KA456-032: A MH-35E helicopter of Mine Counter Measure Squadron Fourteen (MH 14) brings sailors from USS San Antonio (LPD-17) and USS Wasp (LHD-1) to the Statue of Liberty for dewatering operations. Wasp, San Antonio, and USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) are positioned in New York City harbor to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 6, 2012. MC1 James Stenberg. Official U.S. Navy photograph.
Caption: 121106-N-KA456-032: A MH-35E helicopter of Mine Counter Measure Squadron Fourteen (MH 14) brings sailors from USS San Antonio (LPD-17) and USS Wasp (LHD-1) to the Statue of Liberty for dewatering operations. Wasp, San Antonio, and USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) are positioned in New York City harbor to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed November 6, 2012. MC1 James Stenberg. Official U.S. Navy photograph.

121109-N-UE577-626: Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) help remove debris from a street that was decimated by Hurricane Sandy. Wasp, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD-17), and the dock landing ship USS Carter Hill (LSD-50) are positioned in New York Harbor to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed on November 9, 2012, by Seaman Andrew B. Church. Official U.S. Navy photograph.
Caption: 121109-N-UE577-626: Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) help remove debris from a street that was decimated by Hurricane Sandy. Wasp, the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD-17), and the dock landing ship USS Carter Hill (LSD-50) are positioned in New York Harbor to provide relief support to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photographed on November 9, 2012, by Seaman Andrew B. Church. Official U.S. Navy photograph.
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Published: Tue May 12 07:38:34 EDT 2020