060606-N-1577S-030 Jolo, Philippines (June 6, 2006) - Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Maida Ramos and Hospitalman 2nd Class Keri Wells select stuffed animals to be distributed to local pediatric patients in radiology aboard Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). Mercy is on a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The medical crew aboard Mercy will provide general and ophthalmology surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medicine treatment, dental screenings and treatment, optometry screenings, eyewear distr
060606-N-1577S-030 Jolo, Philippines (June 6, 2006) - Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Maida Ramos and Hospitalman 2nd Class Keri Wells select stuffed animals to be distributed to local pediatric patients in radiology aboard Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). Mercy is on a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The medical crew aboard Mercy will provide general and ophthalmology surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medicine treatment, dental screenings and treatment, optometry screenings, eyewear distribution, public health training and veterinary services as requested by the host nations. Mercy is uniquely capable of supporting medical and humanitarian assistance needs and is configured with special medical equipment and a robust multi-specialized medical team who can provide a range of services ashore as well as aboard the ship. The medical staff is augmented with an assistance crew, many of whom are part of non-governmental organizations, which have significant medical capabilities. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy F. Sosa (RELEASED) US Navy 060606-N-1577S-030 Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Maida Ramos and Hospitalman 2nd Class Keri Wells select stuffed animals to be distributed to local pediatric patients in radiology aboard Military Sealift Command (MSC
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