Dane, star of the TNT drama “The Last Ship” and best known for playing “McSteamy” on the hit show “Grey’s Anatomy,” is in D.C. to support the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).

Eric Dane speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "The Last Ship", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Eric Dane speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "The Last Ship", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Eric Dane, red carpet of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner

Eric Dane, red carpet of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner

Actor Eric Dane introduces Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard on stage to accept an award on behalf of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert during the 21st Anniversary Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Honor Guard Gala at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C., March 18, 2015. TAPS is a 24-hour tragedy assistance resource for anyone who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstance of the death. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton/released)

Eric Dane speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "The Last Ship", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Eric Dane speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "The Last Ship", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Eric Dane speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "The Last Ship", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Eric Dane speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "The Last Ship", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.