060617-N-9076B-190 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 17, 2006) - Medical Treatment Facility Commanding Officer aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Capt. Joseph Moore, enjoys a ride in "Band Aide One" with Philippine doctor, Tony Gonzales. Mercy is on a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. 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, p
060617-N-9076B-190 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 17, 2006) - Medical Treatment Facility Commanding Officer aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Capt. Joseph Moore, enjoys a ride in "Band Aide One" with Philippine doctor, Tony Gonzales. Mercy is on a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. 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 that 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 nongovernmental organizations that have significant medical capabilities. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Don Bray (RELEASED) US Navy 060617-N-9076B-190 Medical Treatment Facility Commanding Officer aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Capt. Joseph Moore, enjoys a ride in
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