050406-N-8629M-016 Nias, Indonesia (Apr. 6, 2005) - Information Systems Technician 1st Class John Opsteegh performs a communications check with an Inmarsat satellite phone system to establish communications with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) from the airport in Nias, Indonesia. At the request of the government of Indonesia, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and the MSC combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) are on station off the coast of Nias, providing assistance as determined appropriate and necessary with
050406-N-8629M-016 Nias, Indonesia (Apr. 6, 2005) - Information Systems Technician 1st Class John Opsteegh performs a communications check with an Inmarsat satellite phone system to establish communications with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) from the airport in Nias, Indonesia. At the request of the government of Indonesia, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and the MSC combat stores ship USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) are on station off the coast of Nias, providing assistance as determined appropriate and necessary with earthquake disaster relief efforts and provide medical assistance to those in need. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Rebecca J. Moat (RELEASED) US Navy 050406-N-8629M-016 Information Systems Technician 1st Class John Opsteegh performs a communications check with an Inmarsat satellite phone system to establish communications
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