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USNS Mercy wraps up stop in Philippines, continues with Pacific Partnership deployment

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (July 2, 2016) - Hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) sits anchored off the coast of Legazpi, Philippines, with Mount Mayon in the distance during its second stop of Pacific Partnership 2016. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first visit in 2006. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for a natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Elizabeth Merriam/Released) 160702-N-BB534-004

 

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