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    USNS Mercy Transits water near the Ulithi Atoll [Image 23 of 28]

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    An aerial photograph shows a large white hospital ship navigating open ocean waters near tropical islands. The vessel is clearly identifiable as a medical ship by the prominent red cross markings on its hull and superstructure. Two small, densely vegetated islands with surrounding coral reefs are visible in the background.

    AT SEA

    03.20.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Adams 

    Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific

    180320-N-RM689-0281
    PACIFIC OCEAN (March 20, 2018) Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) transits the waters near Ulithi Atoll while en route to the Mercy’s first mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18). PP18’s mission is to work collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships across the Indo-Pacific Region. Pacific Partnership, now in its 13th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.20.2018
    Date Posted: 03.21.2018 02:37
    Photo ID: 4234570
    VIRIN: 180320-N-RM689-281
    Resolution: 4701x3001
    Size: 1.21 MB
    Location: AT SEA
    Web Views: 92
    Downloads: 14

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