180316-N-UP035-0539 PUERTO CORTES, Honduras (March 16, 2018) Capt. Rob Ricca and Lt. Cmdr. Kathryn L. Rutan perform a hernia operation on a Honduran patient in the expeditionary medical unit in Puerto Cortes, Honduras during Continuing Promise 2018. Naval Forces Southern 4th Fleet has deployed a force to execute Continuing Promise to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements, and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show support and commitment to Central and South America. ( Navy photo by Mass Commun

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180316-N-UP035-0539 PUERTO CORTES, Honduras (March 16, 2018) Capt. Rob Ricca and Lt. Cmdr. Kathryn L. Rutan perform a hernia operation on a Honduran patient in the expeditionary medical unit in Puerto Cortes, Honduras during Continuing Promise 2018. Naval Forces Southern 4th Fleet has deployed a force to execute Continuing Promise to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements, and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show support and commitment to Central and South America. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike DiMestico / Released)

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