Navy Cmdr. Michael Mercado, left, the Task Force Southwest surgeon and medical advisor, speaks with Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Hussaingul Paknihad, right, the Helmand Province Regional Medical Commander, at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2017. The ANA 215th Corps Hospital was one of three hospitals in the country to be awarded the President of Afghanistan’s Medal of Excellence. In 2016, the hospital completed approximately 1,800 surgeries and evacuated approximately 700 deceased soldiers to their families. Advisors with the Task Force and soldiers from 2nd Forward Surgical Team,
Navy Cmdr. Michael Mercado, left, the Task Force Southwest surgeon and medical advisor, speaks with Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Hussaingul Paknihad, right, the Helmand Province Regional Medical Commander, at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2017. The ANA 215th Corps Hospital was one of three hospitals in the country to be awarded the President of Afghanistan’s Medal of Excellence. In 2016, the hospital completed approximately 1,800 surgeries and evacuated approximately 700 deceased soldiers to their families. Advisors with the Task Force and soldiers from 2nd Forward Surgical Team, Forces-Afghanistan are working with their Afghan counterparts in order to further develop the capabilities and effectiveness of the 215th Corps Hospital. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)
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