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    An aerial photograph of a large white hospital ship underway on open ocean, identifiable by multiple red cross markings on its hull and superstructure. The ship is leaving a visible wake trail extending toward the horizon. The image was taken from an elevated angle, likely from an aircraft.

    NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, AT SEA

    06.23.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Gaskill 

    Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

    The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) changes course while moving in formation during a photo exercise June 23, 2014, in the Pacific Ocean. The Mercy was en route to participate in the Rim of the Pacific 2014 exercise, a U.S. Pacific Command-hosted biennial multinational maritime exercise designed to foster and sustain international cooperation on the security of the world's oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.23.2014
    Date Posted: 06.25.2014 08:52
    Photo ID: 1418220
    VIRIN: 140623-N-SU278-034
    Resolution: 4145x2686
    Size: 596.25 KB
    Location: NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, AT SEA
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