US Navy (USN) Lieutent Commder (LCDR) Kurt Hildebrdt (left), a Navy Medical Doctor discusses radiology with member of the Aloha Medical Mission (AMM) as they tour the USN Military Sealift Commd (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), at Navy Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). Members of the AMM d other non-governmental orgizations will deploy aboard the USNS MERCY as it begins a scheduled five-month deployment to deliver aid d humitari assistce to the Pacific Islds, d Southeast Asia.2006) LT. CMDR. Kurt HildebrdtM.D.discusses radiology with Aloha Medical Mission (AMM) members while they tour Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). In the coming monthsAMM...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Kurt Hildebrandt (left), a Navy Medical Doctor discusses radiology with member of the Aloha Medical Mission (AMM) as they tour the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), at Navy Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). Members of the AMM and other non-governmental organizations will deploy aboard the USNS MERCY as it begins a scheduled five-month deployment to deliver aid and humanitarian assistance to the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.2006) LT. CMDR. Kurt HildebrandtM.D.discusses radiology with Aloha Medical Mission (AMM) members while they tour Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). In the coming monthsAMM and other non-governmental organizations will team up with Mercy to provide humanitarian assistance to people in Southeast Asia. Mercy and its crew are on a five-monthhumanitarian-based deployment during whichthey will work together with several organizations like AMM to bring necessary treatments to South and Southeast Asiaand the Pacific Islands. Mercy will also join the Naval Construction Force (Seabees) and help with minor constructionand other civic efforts. Mercy is a uniquely capable ship and offers numerous services in various fields including general and ophthalmology surgerydentistrypreventative medicine treatment and public health training.U.S. Navy photo by Journalist SEAMAN Joseph Caballero(RELEASED)

Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19)

Scene Camera Operator: Josn Joseph Caballero, USN

Release Status: Released to Public
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