060617-N-3153C-018 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 17, 2006) - The Navy Show Band performs during the closing ceremonies at Bangao Hospital, where the medical staff from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) conducted a seven-day humanitarian mission. The ceremony was held to recognize all the hard work done during the visit and exchange gifts. 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 di
060617-N-3153C-018 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 17, 2006) - The Navy Show Band performs during the closing ceremonies at Bangao Hospital, where the medical staff from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) conducted a seven-day humanitarian mission. The ceremony was held to recognize all the hard work done during the visit and exchange gifts. 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 that 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 nongovernmental organizations that have significant medical capabilities. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Ryan Clement (RELEASED) US Navy 060617-N-3153C-018 The Navy Show Band performs during the closing ceremonies at Bangao Hospital
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