060613-N-8391L-350 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 13, 2006) - Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Medical Treatment Facility Commanding Officer, Capt. Joseph Moore, visits with local children at Datu Jaafar Central Elementary School during a Medical Civil Action Project (MEDCAP). 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 requeste
060613-N-8391L-350 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 13, 2006) - Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Medical Treatment Facility Commanding Officer, Capt. Joseph Moore, visits with local children at Datu Jaafar Central Elementary School during a Medical Civil Action Project (MEDCAP). 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. Mercy is on a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Troy Latham (RELEASED) US Navy 060613-N-8391L-350 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Medical Treatment Facility Commanding Officer, Capt. Joseph Moore, visits with local children
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