USNI News: Navy Moves Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, 4 More Ships for Potential Hurricane Irma Relief Operations
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), and amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LHD-21) and guided missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG-99), are underway moving into position to assist with Hurricane Irma recovery efforts if needed, U.S. Fleet Forces command said on Friday.
The storm, which has already savaged several Caribbean islands, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, could make landfall in Florida by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service’s latest hurricane track. Hurricane warning has already been issued for the southern part of the state.
Lincoln left Norfolk Friday, but without a full air wing. The carrier is loaded with additional helicopters to help with rescue and supplies delivery mission, according to a Navy spokesman.
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More News On The U.S. Navy Getting Ready For Hurricane Irma Relief
DoD Aids Preparation, Response Efforts for Hurricane Irma -- Department of Defense
Navy orders aircraft carrier ready for Irma -- CNN
US military preparations for Hurricane Irma now include 5 Navy ships and thousands of troops -- Virginian-Pilot
US military readies for Hurricane Irma -- AFP
US Navy ships to help with Irma relief -- Los Angeles Times
Navy preparing for Irma relief operations -- We Are The Mighty
US Navy moving aircraft carrier in anticipation of Irma relief -- The Fiscal Times
Military gears up to respond to Hurricane Irma devastation -- The Hill
US Navy ships to help with Irma relief -- Washington Post/AP
Tens of thousands of military personnel prepping for Hurricane Irma -- Pensacola News Journal
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