NEW YORK (April 23, 2020) – Commanding Officer, 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Corps Capt. Jerry L. Dotson speaks with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas Shu, Military Unit Manager for the Intensive Care Unit at Elmhurst Hospital here. U.S. Northern Command facilitates approved Requests for Assistance between the Services, the Department of Defense and the Lead Federal Agency to provide these services throughout their area of responsibility. The specific nature of the support depends on the lead federal agency requirements. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kleynia R. McKnight)