 On 10 Sept., Super Typhoon Mangkhut swept across CNMI, causing widespread damage to the islands of Rota and Saipan.The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU and CLB-31, then embarked aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1) and USS Ashland (LSD-48), began providing assistance to CNMI officials and FEMA as soon as the skies cleared over CNMI.During Mangkhut relief efforts, the 31st MEU and CLB-31, partnering with Amphibious Squadron 11, cleared roads and flew 63 air missions to deliver assistance personnel and more than 29,000 pounds of cargo for the people of CNMI.