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US Navy Assists 'Sandy' Disaster Relief

The U.S. Navy provides disaster relief in support of other authorities in the New York & New Jersey areas affected by Hurricane 'Sandy'. USS Wasp (LHA 1), USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are in position off the coast of New York and New Jersey supplying military personnel and equipment to disaster areas. Wasp is supplying aircraft to aid in the mission with a total of 18 helicopters aboard. Wasp also sent a team of damage controlmen and hull technicians to help repair the damaged Hoboken Ferry Terminal.