DOD responds to Irma | Belleville News-Democrat

Naval Air Station Key West personnel head back to begin recovery efforts for their base after taking refuge at Scott Air Force Base. Scott AFB was a hub for units readying support efforts in Hurricane Irma’s aftermath. Team Scott delivered fuel, meals, and arranged lodging and transportation for 230 support personnel. Aeromedical Evacuation crews were on standby and ready to deploy as soon as the hurricane passed those designated areas. — Naval Air Station Key West personnel head back to begin recovery efforts for their base after taking refuge at Scott Air Force Base. Scott AFB was a hub for units readying support efforts in Hurricane Irma’s aftermath. Team Scott delivered fuel, meals, and arranged lodging and transportation for 230 support personnel. Aeromedical Evacuation crews were on standby and ready to deploy as soon as the hurricane passed those designated areas. Photo by Senior Airman Tristin English

The Department of Defense heroically responded to Hurricane Irma.

This story was originally published September 22, 2017 at 12:25 PM with the headline "DOD responds to Irma."