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                Kearsarge along with Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit will depart Naval Station Norfolk on Thursday, Aug. 31.  Oak Hill will depart from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.  <br />
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These ships are capable of providing medical support, maritime civil affairs, maritime security, expeditionary logistic support, medium and heavy lift air support, and bring a diverse capability including assessment and security.<br />
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State and local agencies are in the lead for this response effort. We recognize recovery from this catastrophic disaster will be a long-term effort. We are leaning forward to fully support FEMA and Texas with DoD assistance as requested.<br />
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Media interested in covering the ship's departure should contact USFF Public Affairs at 757-836-2428 or brian.wierzbicki@navy.mil, no later than 9:00 a.m., Thursday, August 31 to arrange for an escort.  Media should be prepared to meet at the Norfolk Naval Station Tours and Information Office, located on Hampton Boulevard, no later than 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, to be escorted to the pier.            </p>
            
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