Rear Adm. Roy Kitchener, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 commander, has taken command of a task force that supports the U.S. Agency for International Development‘s relief operations in Haiti in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.The U.S. Navy said Monday Joint Task Force-Matthew is comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Seabees from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Tactical Air Control Squadron 21, Naval Beach Group 2 components, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 and the Fleet Surgical Team.
The ESG-2-led JTF-Matthew will aid the delivery and distribution of relief supplies as well as transport humanitarian assistance personnel in Haiti, the Navy added.
USAID works with JTF-Matthew to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Haitians at the request of that country’s government.
