211103-N-AU520-1090 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 3, 2021) A civilian mariner assigned to Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) participates in a fire drill Nov. 3. The drill was a part of Mercy Exercise (MERCEX) 22-1. MERCEX 22-1 is a three-week-long pierside and underway training evolution that highlights integration, training and camaraderie between MSC civilian mariners and Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Sailors. USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day-activatio
211103-N-AU520-1090 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 3, 2021) A civilian mariner assigned to Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) participates in a fire drill Nov. 3. The drill was a part of Mercy Exercise (MERCEX) 22-1. MERCEX 22-1 is a three-week-long pierside and underway training evolution that highlights integration, training and camaraderie between MSC civilian mariners and Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Sailors. USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day-activation status in order to support missions over the horizon, and be ready, reliable and resilient to support mission commanders. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
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