U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Mercado, right, the Task Force

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Mercado, right, the Task Force Southwest surgeon and medical advisor, examines a gunshot wound on an Afghan National Army soldier at the 215th Corps Hospital at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, June 27, 2017. The hospital was one of three to be awarded the President of Afghanistan’s Medal of Excellence due to their steadfast commitment treating wounded soldiers from across Helmand Province. Medical advisors with the Task Force and soldiers from 2nd Forward Surgical Team, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan continue to train, advise and assist their Afghan counterparts to ensure soldiers receive adequate and sustainable treatment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)