A longshoreman secures a 54-foot trailer to the USNS Brittin (T-AKR-305) Oct. 28, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston -l Weapons Station, S.C. The USNS Brittin is scheduled to travel between Joint Base Charleston and Puerto Rico several times over the next few months. The first trip is bringing essentials such as food, water and vehicles to get aid to areas where mudslides have created access issues. Later deliveries will provide the equipment to restore utilities and rebuild the infrastructure on the island.