160706-N-BB534-611 LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (July

160706-N-BB534-611 LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (July 6, 2016) Hospital Corpsman Marquis Thomas (left) and Lt. Todd Wentz (right) help pediatric surgeon Lt. Cmdr. Franklin Margaron, prepare for surgery aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2016. Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, partner nations and Mercy crew worked together to provide patient care during the surgery. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first visit in 2006. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for a natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)