10 - 24 July 120710-‐N-‐KW566-‐001 VINH CITY (July 10, 2012) – Captain James Morgan, Mission Commander of Pacific Partnership 2012, is greeted during ceremonies on the pier by city officials from the People’s Committee of Nghe-‐An Province. The event marked the official opening of Pacific Partnership 2012 in Vinh, Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, based this year on the US Navy Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120710-‐N-‐KW566-‐008 VINH CITY (July 10, 2012) – Ship’s Master and Commanding Officer of the USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19), Capt. Jonathan Olmsted is greeted on the pier by city officials from the People’s Committee of Nghe An Province. The ceremony marked the official opening of Pacific Partnership 2012 in Vinh, Vietnam. USNS Mercy is the mission ship this year for Pacific Partnership, the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐ government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120709-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐003 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 10, 2012) Rear Adm. John F. Weigold, Deputy Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, shakes hands with a Vietnamese official at a welcoming ceremony in Vinh City, 11 July. The event was held as a meet-‐and-‐greet between PP12 and Vietnamese officials to kick off the mission in Vietnam. USNS Mercy is participating in Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120709-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐005 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 10, 2012) Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) Mission Leadership from Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH-‐19) gather with Vietnamese officials at a PP12 welcoming ceremony in Vinh City 10 July. The event was held as a meet-‐and-‐greet between PP12 and Vietnamese officials to kick off the mission in Vietnam. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120709-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐012 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 10, 2012) Pacific Partnership 2012 Mission Commander Capt. Jim Morgan speaks to a group of Vietnamese officials and media near the pier of Vinh City 10 July. The event was held as a meet-‐and-‐greet between PP12 and Vietnamese officials to kick off the mission in Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120710-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 10, 2012) -‐-‐ Chief Hospital Corpsman Freddie Mawanan organizes medicine at the main port site for Pacific Partnership 2012 in Vinh City 10 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐ Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120710-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐011 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 10, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospitalman Howard Bateman checks the vital signs at a Vietnamese girl with third-‐degree burn scars at a surgical civic action project site in Vinh City during Pacific Partnership 2012, 10 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120710-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐012 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 10, 2012) – Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Gareth Lyttle listens to the heart rate of a Vietnamese boy at the surgical civic action project site in Vinh City during Pacific Partnership 2012, 10 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. It will also visit Cambodia. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120710-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐019 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 10, 2012) -‐-‐ Latter Day Saint Charities Volunteer Dr. John Jarstad checks the eye movement of a Vietnamese girl at the surgical civic action project site in Vinh City during Pacific Partnership 2012, 10 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120710-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐020 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 10, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Nicholas Brown checks the eyeball pressure of a Vietnamese woman with cataracts at a surgical civic action project site in Vinh City during Pacific Partnership 2012, 10 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120711-‐N-‐GW695-‐001 (July 11, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Rear Adm. John Weigold, Deputy Commander U.S. 7th Fleet, right, and Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) Mission Commander Capt. James Morgan, center, engage with Lt. j.g. Peter Deiwis, site supervisor of an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during a site tour as part of PP12. The site visit was used to meet with service members and locals working at the project. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120711-‐N-‐GW695-‐035 (July 11, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Rear Adm. John Weigold, Deputy Commander U.S. 7th Fleet, right, receives a tour of a dental office at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) from Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Leonard Currie, left, during a visit to Pacific Partnership 2012 sites. The site visit was used to meet with service members and locals working at the project. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120711-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐009 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 11, 2012) -‐-‐ Cmdr. Danielle Taysom hands a coloring book to a three-‐year-‐old Vietnamese girl with third-‐degree burns, during a patient in-‐flow aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) as part of Pacific Partnership 2012, 11 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120711-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐017 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 11, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospitalman Steven Loll listens to the lungs of a three-‐year-‐old Vietnamese girl with third-‐degree burns, during a patient in-‐flow aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) as part of Pacific Partnership 2012, 11 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120711-O-ZZ999-025 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 11, 2012) – Canadian Army Lt. Guillaume Charbonneau tries to cheer up a three-year-old Vietnamese girl being treated for burns, with a stuffed animal in the Pediatric Ward aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) as part of Pacific Partnership 2012, 11 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120711-O-ZZ999-068 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 11, 2012) -- U.S. Navy Lt. Beth Aban listens to the heart beat of three-year-old Vietnamese girl after a Laser Scar Revision surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 11 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120712-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐008 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 12, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Cmdr. Marion Gregg listens to the lungs of a Vietnamese woman at a medical civic action project site at Nguyen Thi Minh Khal Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2012, 12 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120712-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐011 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 12, 2012) – U.S. Navy Lt. Sarah Bialobok listens to the lungs of seven-‐year-‐old Vietnamese boy during a medical civic action project site at Nguyen Thi Minh Khal Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120712-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐013 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 12, 2012) -‐-‐ U.S. Navy Lt. Sarah Bialobok examines the ear drum of a seven-‐year-‐old Vietnamese boy during a medical civic action project site at Nguyen Thi Minh Khal Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120712-‐N-‐BM466-‐135 VINH, VIETNAM (July 12, 2012)—Members of a Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) veterinary civil action program take part in an animal laboratory subject matter expert exchange during PP12’s visit to Vinh, Vietnam, 12 July. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan).
120712-‐N-‐BM466-‐028 VINH, VIETNAM (July 12, 2012)—A medical student from St. Georges University translates for Lt. Cmdr. Marion Gregg, right, and a Vietnamese patient during a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vinh, Vietnam, 12 July. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan).
120712-‐N-‐BM466-‐037 VINH, VIETNAM (July 12, 2012)—Army Spc. Viktoria Hoover tests a pair of reading glasses on a Vietnamese man during a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vinh, Vietnam, 12 July. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan).
120713-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐015 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 13, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospitalman Hector Hernandez watches a three-‐year-‐old Vietnamese girl play on an I-‐pad during her physical therapy aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. She is receiving scar reduction treatment aboard the USNS Mercy to improve her appearance, mobility and dexterity of limbs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120713-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐017 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 13, 2012) – A three-‐year-‐old Vietnamese girl high-‐fives Hospitalman Hector Hernandez during physical therapy aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. She is receiving scar reduction treatment aboard the USNS Mercy to improve her appearance, mobility and dexterity of limbs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120713-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐018 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 13, 2012) -‐-‐ A three-‐year-‐old Vietnamese girl walks for the first time since surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 13 July. She is receiving scar reduction treatment aboard the USNS Mercy to improve her appearance, mobility and dexterity of limbs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120713-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐022 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 13, 2012) -‐-‐ A three-‐year-‐old Vietnamese girl kicks a balloon during physical therapy aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 13 July. She is receiving scar reduction treatment aboard the USNS Mercy to improve her appearance, mobility and dexterity of limbs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120713-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐025 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 13, 2012) -‐-‐ A three-‐year-‐old Vietnamese girl hands a piece of fruit to Hospitalman Hector Hernandez during physical therapy aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 13 July. She is receiving scar reduction treatment aboard the USNS Mercy to improve her appearance, mobility and dexterity of limbs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120713-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐034 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 13, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Kayla Horton, left, helps Capt. Andrew Ow, a member of the Singapore Army, center, and Maj. James Kwek, a member of the Singapore Navy, with paper work in the Causality Receiving ward aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120713-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐046 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) -‐-‐ A three-‐year-‐old Vietnamese girl gives a sticker to Cmdr. Valerie Tokarz who performed her surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 13 July. The girl is receiving scar reduction treatment aboard the USNS Mercy to improve her appearance, mobility and dexterity of limbs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120713-‐N-‐GW695-‐001 (July 13, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Construction Electrician Kory Banes uses a tile cutter during an engineering civic action project as part of Pacific Partnership 2012, 13 July. Banes is a member of a team of U.S. Navy Seabees and Australian Army Engineers who are refurbishing the Hung Tien Medical Clinic south of Vinh to help better treat the people of Vietnam. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw)
120713-‐N-‐GW695-‐014 (July 13, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Luis Ramos uses a chart to help test the eye sight of patients during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) during part of Pacific Partnership 2012. The mission’s optometrists have tested the eyes of hundreds of Vietnamese people and given them free glasses. The doctors have also conducted foreign object extractions, subject matter exchanges and patient education lectures during the MEDCAPs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw)
120713-‐N-‐GW695-‐025 (July 13, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Lt. Ann Tarter checks the eyes of a Vietnamese patient during an eye exam at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. The mission’s optometrists have tested the eyes of hundreds of Vietnamese people and given them free glasses. The doctors have also conducted foreign object extractions, subject matter exchanges and patient education lectures during the MEDCAPs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐017 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) Lt. Mikayla Uphoff , left, makes dental hygiene kits with local interpreters at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 13 June in support of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐044 Vinh City, Vietnam (July 13, 2012) Aaron Cook, a University of California San Diego volunteer, works with local acupuncturist, center, to treat a patient during an acupuncture subject matter expert exchange at the Vinh City Hospital 13 June during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Acupuncture is a new addition to the medical capabilities of PP12 and has debuted during the Vietnam leg of the mission. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐049 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) Aaron Cook, left, a University of California San Diego volunteer, and a local acupuncturist practice techniques in pulse reading during an acupuncture subject matter expert exchange at the Vinh City Hospital 13 June during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Acupuncture is a new addition to the medical capabilities of PP12 and has debuted during the Vietnam leg of the mission. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
V120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐054 VINH VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) A local acupuncturist shows Aaron Cook, a University of California San Diego volunteer acupuncturist, items in the herbal pharmacy at Vinh City Hospital at an acupuncture subject matter expert exchange 13 June during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Acupuncture is a new addition to the medical capabilities of PP12 and has debuted during the Vietnam leg of the mission. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐064 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) Aaron Cook, center rear, a University of California San Diego volunteer acupuncturist, watches a local acupuncturist perform needling on a patient during an acupuncture subject matter expert exchange at the Vinh City Hospital 13 June during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Acupuncture is a new addition to the medical capabilities of PP12 and has debuted during the Vietnam leg of the mission. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐067 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) Aaron Cook, a University of California San Diego volunteer acupuncturist, watches a local acupuncturist perform needling on a patient during an acupuncture subject matter expert exchange at the Vinh City Hospital 13 June during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Acupuncture is a new addition to the medical capabilities of PP12 and has debuted during the Vietnam leg of the mission. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐102 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christopher Rodriguez, left, works with a local interpreter to provide a Vietnamese woman medication at a medical civil action project (MEDCAP) 13 June in support of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐116 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Choate fits a Vietnamese boy with new glasses at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 13 June with his mother. Pacific Partnership 2012 MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents at no cost. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐126 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Choate tests a Vietnamese boy’s eyes after giving him new glasses at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 13 June in support of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents at no cost. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐136 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Choate, center, watches a Vietnamese boy try on his new glasses at a medical civil action project (MEDCAP) 13 June in support of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents at no cost. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐GL340-‐146 VINH, Vietnam (July 13, 2012) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Choate shakes a Vietnamese boy’s hand after providing him new glasses at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 13 June with his mother. Pacific Partnership 2012 MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents at no cost. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐ governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication rd Specialist 3 Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120713-‐N-‐KW566-‐001 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) – Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Maria Aluma-‐Lopez gives instruction on oral hygiene to children and adults at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. Numerous civil action projects will be conducted during Pacific Partnership 2012 over the course of the two-‐week mission in Vietnam. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120713-‐N-‐KW566-‐002 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) – Musician 3rd Class Jason Gay performs a musical solo for local attendees at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. Numerous civil action projects will be conducted over the course of two weeks, bringing relief and life-‐changing treatment to thousands of local residents of Vinh. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120713-‐N-‐KW566-‐005 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) – Construction Electrician Christina Balladino, left, and Equipment Operator 1st Class Ruben Ramirez apply a coat of primer to window framing during an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) at the Hung Lam Medical Clinic south of Vinh. Pacific Partnership is involved in many other projects currently in progress in Vinh. Renovations at the clinic include painting, new electrical fittings and wiring, restroom facilities and a new structure consisting of four rooms. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120713-‐N-‐KW566-‐006 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) – Australian Army Engineer Sapper Joseph Cram, right, assists in off-‐loading bricks to be used during an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) at the Hung Lam Medical Clinic south of Vinh. The ENGCAP is one of many projects being conducted around Vinh as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120713-‐N-‐KW566-‐008 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) – Construction Electrician 1st Class Timothy Lucas repairs electrical wiring for a medical facility during an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP). The project involves Seabees, Australian and Vietnamese engineers who are renovating the Hung Lam Medical Clinic and also building a new four-‐room building for the facility. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120713-‐N-‐KW566-‐003 VINH, VIETNAM (July 13, 2012) – U.S. and Vietnamese flags fly in unison as Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) sits on station in the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of Vinh, Vietnam. USNS Mercy is the mission ship for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120714-‐N-‐GW695-‐010 (July 14, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Adm. Cecil Haney (left), Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Capt. James Morgan (center), Mission Commander for Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12), are given a tour of an Engineering Civic Action Project (ENGCAP) by Lt. j.g. Peter Deiwis, Site Supervisor, 14 July. The site visit was used to meet with service members and local civilians working at the project. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Votaw/RELEASED)
120714-‐N-‐GW695-‐017 (July 14, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Adm. Cecil Haney (right), Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, gets interviewed by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clay Whaley outside of an Engineering Civic Action Project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 14 July. The interview took place after a site visit to meet with service members and local civilans working at the project. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Votaw/RELEASED)
120714-‐N-‐GW695-‐023 (July 14, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Adm. Cecil Haney, Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks during an interview outside of an Engineering Civic Action Project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 14 July. The interview took place after a site visit to meet with service members and locals working at the project. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Votaw/RELEASED)
120714-‐N-‐GW695-‐089 (July 14, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Adm. Cecil Haney (right), Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, takes a tour of the bridge while visiting the Japanese Self Defense Ship Oosumi (LST 4001) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 14 July. The visit was to learn more about the Japanese engagement and involvement in PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Votaw/RELEASED)
120714-‐N-‐GW695-‐094 (July 14, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Adm. Cecil Haney (right), Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Capt. James Morgan (left), Mission Commander for Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12), joke while visiting the Japanese Self Defense Ship Oosumi (LST 4001) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 14 July. The visit was used to learn more about Japanese engagement and involvement in PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Votaw/RELEASED)
120714-O-ZZ999-013 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Edward Littler plays with Vietnamese children during a Medical Civic Action Project Site at Hung Linh for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-014 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- Musician 3rd Class Dwight Moffitt hands a Vietnamese boy a shaker during a Pacific Fleet Band clinic playing at the Medical Civic Action Project Site at Hung Linh for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-015 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- Chief Musician Nate Bissell plays the Alto Saxophone towards a group of Vietnamese children during a Medical Civic Action Project Site at Hung Linh for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-017 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- A member of the Japanese Maritime Defense Force makes a balloon animal for a Vietnamese boy during a Medical Civic Action Project Site at Hung Linh for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-019 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- Lt. j.g. Mikihiko Shigz of the Japanese Maritime Defense Force makes balloon animals for Vietnamese children during a Medical Civic Action Project Site at Hung Linh for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-020 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- Members of the Japanese Maritime Defense Force show Vietnamese children how to create Kaleidoscopes during a Medical Civic Action Project Site at Hung Linh for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-025 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- A Vietnamese doctor Minh Nguyen and Project HOPE volunteer Jennifer Carr examine a Vietnamese woman始s throat during a Medical Civic Action Project Site at Hung Linh for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-030 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- Project HOPE volunteer Dr. Samuel Hunt and a translator help a Vietnamese woman during a Medical Civic Action Project Site at Hung Linh for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia.Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-034 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- Warrant Officer 2nd Class Zainudiw Sajat helps pour cement during a Engineering Civic Action Project Site at Hung Lam during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-036 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 14, 2012) -- Senior Chief Todd Bernashe show the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Cecil D. Haney a Engineering Civic Action Project Site at Hung Lam during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-039 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 14, 2012) -- Senior Chief Todd Bernashe show the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Cecil D. Haney at a Engineering Civic Action Project Site at Hung Lam during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-O-ZZ999-042 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 14, 2012) -- Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Cecil D. Haney (right) talks to Maj. Mazlan Abd Rani of the Malaysian Armed Forces at a Engineering Civic Action Project Site at Hung Lam during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012 and the mission will also visit Cambodia. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120714-‐N-‐BM466-‐028 VINH, VIETNAM (July 12, 2012)—Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Edward Littler shows a Vietnamese boy how to use a maraca during a band performance at a medical civic action program 12 July, during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vinh, Vietnam. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan).
120714-‐N-‐BM466-‐028 VINH, VIETNAM (July 12, 2012)— Members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) play with Vietnamese children while hosting a community service project at a medical civic action program during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vinh, Vietnam. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan).
120715-‐N-‐GI544-‐011 VIHN, VIETNAM (July 15, 2012) – Vietnamese pediatrics patient Nhan Nguyen and translator Phi Nguyen play a game of Monopoly following surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19), 15 July. The Mercy is anchored off the coast of Vinh in northern Vietnam, one of four partner nation stops for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐ Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120715-‐N-‐GI544-‐025 VIHN, VIETNAM (July 15, 2012) – Pediatrics registered-‐nurse Marybeth Wargo draws with Vietnamese patient Vu Thi Nguyen following surgery aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). The Mercy is anchored off the coast of Vinh in northern Vietnam, one of four partner nation stops for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120715-‐N-‐GI544-‐035 VIHN, VIETNAM (July 15, 2012) – Pediatrics registered-‐nurse Marybeth Wargo receives a marker-‐manicure from Vietnamese patient Vu Thi Nguyen following surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). The Mercy is anchored off the coast of Vinh in northern Vietnam, one of four partner nation stops for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120715-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐042 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 15, 2012) -‐-‐ Gary Glauberman, a teacher from the University of Hawaii, leads a nursing subject matter expert exchange class aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120715-‐N-‐GL340-‐004 Vinh, Vietnam (July 15, 2012) Canadian Navy Lt. Anja Franz performs physical therapy on a Vietnamese woman to relieve back pain at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 15 July during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen)
120715-‐N-‐GL340-‐054 Vinh, Vietnam (July 15, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Amber Bretzman dances with Vietnamese children while the U.S. Pacific Fleet band plays at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 15 July during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen)
120715-‐N-‐GL340-‐072 Vinh, Vietnam (July 15, 2012) Ryan Fleming, a University of California San Diego volunteer, teaches Vietnamese children how to properly brush their teeth at a medical civil action project (MEDCAP) 15 July during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen)
120715-‐N-‐GL340-‐077 Vinh, Vietnam (July 15, 2012) Ryan Fleming, a University of California San Diego volunteer, teaches Vietnamese children how to properly floss their teeth at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 15 July during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen)
120716-‐N-‐GL340-‐048 VINH, VIETNAM (July 16, 2012) Vietnamese-‐American Dermatologist Lt. Cmdr. Josephine Nguyen consults with a Vietnamese patient at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) on 16 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and rd disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3 Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120716-‐N-‐GL340-‐051 VINH, VIETNAM (July 16, 2012) Vietnamese-‐American Dermatologist Lt. Cmdr. Josephine Nguyen checks a Vietnamese patient’s throat at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) on 16 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger rd relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3 Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120716-‐N-‐GL340-‐099 VINH, VIETNAM (July 16, 2012) Vietnamese-‐American Dermatologist Lt. Cmdr. Josephine Nguyen consults with a Vietnamese patient during a dermatology evaluation at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 16 July as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐ governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐024 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) U.S. Army Specialist Lesley Ogle feeds deworming medication to a docile water buffalo at a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) in Vinh, Vietnam on 17 July. Ogle is working in the area with a combined team of military, volunteer and local veterinary specialists as part of Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐ Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐087 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) World Vets volunteer veterinarian Stephanie Garlichs feeds deworming medication to a water buffalo at a veterinary civic action project in Vinh, Vietnam on 17 July. Garlichs is working in the area with a combined team of military, volunteer and local veterinary specialists as part of Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120717-‐N-‐GI544-‐014 VINH, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) – LCDR Josephine Fajardo, left, and Pharmacist Queenie Liu, of the University of California San Diego Pre-‐Dental Society, analyze a specimen in the laboratory aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). USNS Mercy is currently anchored off the coast of Vinh, Vietnam for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120717-‐N-‐GI544-‐048 VIHN, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) – University of California Pre Dental Society Pharmacist Queenie Liu, left, nd Hospital Corpsman 2 Class Christofer Rodriguez, center, and Latter Day Saints Charities volunteer Brooke Major work together to label and portion medications for upcoming missions aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). USNS Mercy is currently anchored off the coast of Vinh, Vietnam for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120717-‐N-‐GI544-‐067 VIHN, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) – Pharmaceutical personnel work together to label and portion medications for upcoming missions aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19), 17 July. USNS Mercy is currently anchored off the coast of Vinh, Vietnam for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120717-‐N-‐GI544-‐083 VIHN, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) – Dentist Erick Sato, left, and University of California Pre-‐Dental Society Student Natalie Chien perform a root canal on a Vietnamese patient aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). USNS Mercy is currently anchored off the coast of Vinh, Vietnam for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster rd response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3 Class Laurie Dexter)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐003 VINH CITY, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) – U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Frank Zuehl examines a cell sample for cancer at a surgical civic action project (SURGCAP) site at Vinh City Friendship Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2012, 17 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines, and it will continue to Cambodia following this mission stop. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐015 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) -‐-‐ Project HOPE volunteer Barbara Maxwell examines the thyroid of a Vietnamese woman at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) site at Hung Lam Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2012, on 17 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines, and will continue on to Cambodia as its last mission port. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐021 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Douglas Monette checks the strength of a pair of eye glasses for a Vietnamese man at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) site at Hung Lam Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2012, on 17 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines, and will continue to its final mission port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐028 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) -‐-‐ Nguyen Viet Quang, left, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class William Eugene, right, works on a Oxygen Concentrator piece of equipment at Friendship Hospital during a biomedical civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines, and it will continue to its fourth and final mission port next week in Cambodia. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐023 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Luis Ramos, right, and Nguyen Ghu Ha, a Vietnamese Optometrist, check the eye sight of a Vietnamese boy at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) site at Hung Lam during Pacific Partnership 2012, on 17 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines, and will be conducting its final mission port call in Cambodia in the next week. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐026 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Luis Ramos uses an Auto Refractor Retinoscope to check the eye sight of a Vietnamese boy at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) site at Hung Lam Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2012, on 17 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines and will continue on its last mission port in Cambodia next week. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
ZZ999-‐027 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) -‐-‐ Physical therapist Lt. Bradley Wells shows a Vietnamese man some therapeutic stretches at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) site at Hung Lam Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2012, on 17 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines, and it will make its final mission port visit in Cambodia starting next week. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120717-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐022 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 17, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Luis Ramos uses an Auto Refractor Retinoscope to check the eye sight of a Vietnamese girl at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) site at Hung Lam Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2012, on 17 July. Vietnam is the third stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and the Philippines, and it will continue to its final mission port in Cambodia in the next week. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120717-‐N-‐GL340-‐53 VINH, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) Construction Mechanic Constructionman Christopher Kime stabilizes scaffolding at a medical clinic construction site at Hung Lam medical clinic south of Vinh, Vietnam 17 July while participating in an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012. ENGCAPs work with local populations to build and repair infrastructure that helps communities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120717-‐N-‐GL340-‐064 VINH, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) Lt. j.g. Brittany Young , right, and Lt. j.g. Dave Lovett, pilots for the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, help paint a window grate at a medical clinic construction site called Hung Tien medical clinic south of Vinh, Vietnam, on 17 July. Young and Lovett volunteered to assist with an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012. ENCAPs work with local populations to build and repair infrastructure that helps communities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120717-‐N-‐GL340-‐073 VINH, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) Lt. j.g. Dave Lovett, a pilot for the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, paints a window grate at a medical clinic construction site called Hung Lam medical clinic south of Vinh, Vietnam, on 17 July. Lovett is participating in an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012. ENGCAPs work with local populations to build and repair infrastructure that helps communities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. rd Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3 Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120717-‐N-‐GL340-‐128 VINH, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) Lt. j.g. Brittany Young, right, and Lt. j.g. Dave Lovett, pilots for the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, help paint a window grate at a medical clinic construction site called Hung Lam medical clinic south of Vinh, Vietnam, on 17 July. Both pilots are participating in an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012. ENGCAPs work with local populations to build and repair infrastructure that helps communities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response rd capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3 Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120717-‐N-‐GL340-‐186 VINH, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) Lt. j.g. Brittany Young, a pilot for the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, helps a local Vietnamese man wipe down newly tiled walls in a new bathroom at a medical clinic construction site at Hung Lam medical clinic south of Vinh, Vietnam, on 17 July. Young is participating in an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012. ENGCAPs work with local populations to build and repair infrastructure that helps communities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120717-‐N-‐GL340-‐204 VINH, VIETNAM (July 17, 2012) Lt. j.g. Brittany Young, a pilot for the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, helps local Vietnamese men install a new door at a medical clinic construction site at Hung Tien medical clinic south of Vinh, Vietnam, on 17 July. Young is participating in an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012. ENGCAPs work with local populations to build and repair infrastructure that help communities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐ governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in rd the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3 Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120718-O-ZZ999-128 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 18, 2012) A smiling pig peeks over the top of his pen after a team of Army and World Vets veterinary specialists from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) made a house call to vaccinate and de-worm the pig and his siblings on July 18. The vaccinations were given as part of a Veterinary Civic Action Project (VETCAP) taking place in a village just outside of Vinh City, Vietnam, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, nongovernment organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120718-‐N-‐GW695-‐003 (July 18, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Marie McWilliams, a volunteer with Latter Day Saints Charities, prescribes a pair of glasses during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP), 18 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). MEDCAP’s provide free medical, dental and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120718-‐N-‐GW695-‐011 (July 18, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Optometrist Capt. Michael Radoiu shows local doctors how to use equipment to prescribe glasses during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP), 18 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). MEDCAP’s provide free medical, dental and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120718-‐N-‐GW695-‐ (July 18, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM –Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sheralyne Christian watches as a Japanese Sailor creates a balloon animal during a community service (COMSERV) event, 18 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). The COMSERV was used to help increase partnerships and foster new relationships between the people of Vietnam and the service members and civilians participating in PP12. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120718-‐N-‐KW566-‐010 VINH, VIETNAM (July 18, 2012) – National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA) member Alex Johnston, rear, listens to environmental planning representative Long Nhu Tran describe the workings of the local fishing industry along Nghi Thuy River outside of Vinh, Vietnam. NOAA representatives are studying coastal waters and fisheries in Southeast Asia to reduce the effects of over fishing. Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T AH-‐19) is the mission ship for Pacific Partnership 2012, the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐ government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120718-‐N-‐KW566-‐002 VINH, VIETNAM (July 18, 2012) – National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA) representatives join local fishing industry officials to think about and discuss managing fish species and their habitats. During the workshop, a planning model was set up to discuss objectives, target current uses and future uses of the fishing industry in coastal waters. Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T AH-‐19) is the mission ship for Pacific Partnership 2012, the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐153 VINH, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) World Vets volunteer veterinarian Helle Hydeskov cleans out the ears of a puppy at a veterinary civic action project in Vinh City, Vietnam, July 19. Hydeskov is working in the area as part of a combined team of volunteer, military and local veterinary specialists participating in a Pacific Partnership 2012 mission visit to Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐046 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) World Vets volunteer veterinarians Stephanie Garlichs, left, and Helle Hydeskov treat a puppy for fleas, ticks and worms at a veterinary civic action project in Vinh, Vietnam, July 19. Garlisch and Hydeskov are working in the area as part of a combined team of volunteer, military and local veterinary specialists from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH-‐19) as part of the Pacific Partnership 2012 mission visit to Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Cmdr. Sean Stroup, right, examines an X-‐ray alongside a Vietnamese doctor at Friendship Hospital during subject matter expert exchange for Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Learning to overcome language barriers to speak the ‘language of surgery’ has been an important lesson for all of the multinational surgeons involved. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Cmdr. Sean Stroup, left, examines an X-‐ray along side a Vietnamese doctor at Friendship Hospital during a subject matter expert exchange for Pacific Partnership 2012. Learning to overcome language barriers to speak the ‘language of surgery’ has been an important lesson for all of the multinational surgeons involved. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐009 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) -‐-‐ A Vietnamese doctor explains a patient case to Cmdr. Charmagne Beckett, right, in the Infectious Diseases ward at Friendship Hospital during a subject matter expert exchange for Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third mission port for PP12, which has already finished mission visits to Indonesia, Philippines, and will continue on to Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐012 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Cmdr. Sean Stroup, left, with help from other Vietnamese doctors perform surgery on a Vietnamese patient at Friendship Hospital during a subject matter expert exchange for Pacific Partnership 2012. Learning to overcome language barriers to speak the ‘language of surgery’ has been an important lesson for all of the multinational surgeons involved. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐014 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Cmdr. Sean Stroup, left, with help from other Vietnamese doctors perform surgery on a Vietnamese patient at Friendship Hospital during a subject matter expert exchange for Pacific Partnership 2012. Learning to overcome language barriers to speak the ‘language of surgery’ has been an important lesson for all of the multinational surgeons involved. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐032 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Civilian Contract Officer Michaella Olson writes notes supporting Pacific Partnership 2012 at the main pier site at Vinh City. Vietnam is the third mission port for PP12, which has already finished mission visits to Indonesia, Philippines, and will continue on to Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐033 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) anchored off the coast Vinh, Vietnam, during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third mission port for PP12, which has already finished mission visits to Indonesia, Philippines, and will continue on to Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120719-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐037 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 19, 2012) -‐-‐ 2nd Lt. Louise Thomas of the New Zealand Defence Force takes a photo of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) anchored off the coast Vinh, Vietnam during Pacific Partnership 2012. Vietnam is the third mission port for PP12, which has already finished mission visits to Indonesia, Philippines, and will continue on to Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120719-‐N-‐GW695-‐033 (July 19, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – A crowd watches as the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band perform at the Vinh Center for Disabled Children during a community service (COMSERV) event, 19 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Service members attending the COMSERV engaged with local Vietnamese students and citizens to help strengthen the bonds of friendship between the people of Vietnam and the 10-‐country PP12 multinational crew. Pacific Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120719-‐N-‐GW695-‐036 (July 19, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Musician 3rd Class Travis Smilen dances with a local Vietnamese girl during a community service (COMSERV) event at the Vinh Center for Disabled Children, 19 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Service members attending the COMSERV engaged with local Vietnamese students and citizens to help strengthen the bonds of friendship between the people of Vietnam and the 10-‐country PP12 multinational crew. Pacific Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120719-‐N-‐GW695-‐037 (July 19, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – U.S. Pacific Fleet Band plays for an appreciative crowd at the Vinh Center for Disabled Children during a community service (COMSERV) event, 19 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Service members attending the COMSERV engaged with local Vietnamese students and citizens to help strengthen the bonds of friendship between the people of Vietnam and the 10-‐country PP12 multinational crew. Pacific Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120719-‐N-‐GW695-‐049 (July 19, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Lt. j.g. Brittany Young, right, and Lt. Xai Yang, left, create a kaleidoscope during a community service (COMSERV) event at the Vinh Center for Disabled Children, 19 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Service members attending the COMSERV engaged with local Vietnamese students and citizens to help strengthen the bonds of friendship between the people of Vietnam and the 10-‐country PP12 multinational crew. Pacific Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120719-‐N-‐GW695-‐052 (July 19, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Lt. j.g. Brittany Young, left, helps a local Vietnamese boy fold an origami crane during a community service (COMSERV) event at the Vinh Center for Disabled Children, 19 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Service members attending the COMSERV engaged with local Vietnamese students and citizens to help strengthen the bonds of friendship between the people of Vietnam and the 10-‐country PP12 multinational crew. Pacific Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120719-‐N-‐GW695-‐054 (July 19, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM –Karen Rudderrow, a volunteer with Project Hope, helps a local Vietnamese girl create a kaleidoscope during a community service (COMSERV) event at the Vinh Center for Disabled Children, 19 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Service members attending the COMSERV engaged with local Vietnamese students and citizens to help strengthen the bonds of friendship between the people of Vietnam and the 10-‐country PP12 multinational crew. Pacific Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic assistance mission, which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120720-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐109 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 20, 2012) Royal New Zealand Air Force Warrant Officer Steve Hunn (left) feeds worming medication to a calf with the help of World Vets volunteer veterinarian Ellie Milnes (center) and local officials in Vinh City, Vietnam on July 20. Hunn and Milnes are working in the area conducting a veterinary civic action project with a team of volunteer, military and local veterinary specialists as part of Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120720-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐140 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 20, 2012) World Vets volunteer veterinarian Ellie Milnes checks the heartbeat of a pregnant cow during a physical examination in Vinh City, Vietnam on July 20. Milnes, part of a team of volunteer, military and local veterinary specialists, is working in the area conducting a veterinary civic action project as part of Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)
120720-‐N-‐KW566-‐005 VINH, VIETNAM (July 20, 2012) – U.S. Pacific Fleet Band Musician 2nd Class Steve Hux takes a break after playing a variety of music for local residents at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) in support of Pacific Partnership (PP12), July 20. Numerous civil action projects are being conducted over the course of two weeks in Vietnam, bringing relief and life-‐changing treatment to thousands of local residents around the city of Vinh. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120720-‐N-‐KW566-‐001 VINH, VIETNAM (July 20, 2012) –Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremy Dominguez, rear center, and Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces Takeshi Kawata, front right, take a patient’s vital signs prior to being examined during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) at Hung Loi Primary School, July 20. Numerous civil action projects are being conducted over the course of two weeks, bringing relief and life-‐changing treatment to thousands of local residents of Vinh in northern Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120720-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 20, 2012) -‐-‐ Cmdr. Ken Walter, of the Royal Australian Navy, talks to a group non-‐government organizations from Japan, America, and Vietnam during a Humanitarian Aid Disaster Relief training workshop for Pacific Partnership 2012. The event was held as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120720-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 20, 2012) -‐-‐ Michiaki Hata, a non-‐government worker for IEMS-‐Japan, talks to Dr. Michael Owens during a Humanitarian Aid Disaster Relief training workshop for Pacific Partnership 2012. The event was held as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120720-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐006 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 20, 2012) -‐-‐ Project HOPE volunteer Brittany Stewart helps 1st Lt. Saki Takahashi, of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, dispense medication at Hung Loi Primary School during a medical civic action project clinic for Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐ organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120720-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐010 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 20, 2012) -‐-‐ Project HOPE volunteer Brittany Stewart (right) makes origami with Tran Anh Hang Nga in the Pharmacy Department Hung Loi Primary School during a medical civic action project clinic for Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120720-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐011 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 20, 2012) -‐-‐ Tran Anh Hang Nga, left, hands medication to a Vietnamese woman in the Pharmacy Department during a medical civic action project held at the Hung Loi Primary School for Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120721-‐N-‐GW695-‐043 (July 21, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM -‐-‐ World Vets volunteer veterinarian Helle Hydeskov uses a stethoscope to listen to the stomach of a pregnant water buffalo during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP), 21 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Veterinary aid is essential for many people in the Vinh region as their animals are their primary form of income and food. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120721-‐N-‐GW695-‐067 (July 21, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Capt. James Morgan, Pacific Partnership 2012 mission commander, gives de-‐worming medication to a water buffalo during a civic action project (VETCAP), 21 July. Veterinary aid is essential for many people in the Vinh region as their animals are their primary form of income and food. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120721-‐N-‐GW695-‐069 (July 21, 2012) VIHN, VIETNAM – Rear Adm. Russell Penniman, Reserve Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff for U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives de-‐worming medication to a water buffalo during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP), 21 July, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Veterinary aid is essential for many people in the Vinh region as their animals are their primary form of income and food. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120721-‐N-‐GL340-‐044 VINH, VIETNAM (July 21, 2012) Project Hope volunteer Jennifer Mbuthia examines a Vietnamese girl as the girl’s mother and a translator watch during a medical civic action project July 21 as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120721-‐N-‐GL340-‐079 VINH, VIETNAM (July 21, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vinson Ilog examines a Vietnamese woman’s knee during a medical civic action project July 21 as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120721-‐N-‐GL340-‐115 VINH, VIETNAM (July 21, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vinson Ilog shows a Vietnamese woman new stretches during a medical civic action project July 21 as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120721-‐N-‐GL340-‐130 VINH, VIETNAM (July 21, 2012) Project Hope volunteer Jennifer Mbuthia examines a Vietnamese girl during a medical civic acton project July 21 as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐ governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)
120721-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐003 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 21, 2012) -‐-‐ Latter Day Saints Charities volunteer Taylor Jensen helps move Project Hand Clasp donation items during a community service (COMSERV) civic action project for Pacific Partnership 2012. COMSERV projects help increase partnerships and foster new relationships between the people of Vietnam and the service members and civilians participating in PP12. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120721-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐025 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 21, 2012) -‐-‐ Project HOPE volunteer Dr. Douglas Dulli and Vietnamese doctor Hong Nhung Vo examine the ear canal of a Vietnamese woman at Hung My Primary school, the site for a medical civic action project clinic during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120721-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐027 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 21, 2012) – Lt. Matthew Hitchcock, left, and Project HOPE volunteer Dr. Kevin Kapadia work together to help a Vietnamese woman with a skin condition at Hung My Primary school, the site for a medical civic action project clinic during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120721-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐030 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 21, 2012) -‐-‐ Ensign Matthew Coon works at the medical lab station at Hung My Primary school, a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) clinic site, during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120721-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐033 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 21, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vinson Ilog adjusts a pair of crutches for Hoang Tuan Viet, a 75-‐year-‐old Vietnamese man, at Hung My Primary school, a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) clinic site, during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120721-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐035 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 21, 2012) -‐-‐ Hoang Tuan Viet, a 75-‐year-‐old Vietnamese man, signs his old cane to give as a gift to Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vinson Ilog as a ‘thank you’ for a new pair of crutches given to him at Hung My Primary school, a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) clinic site, during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Vietnam. MEDCAPs provide free medical, dental, and optometry care to local residents as an opportunity for multinational, multi-‐organizational exchange and teamwork. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120722-‐N-‐GI544-‐032 VINH, VIETNAM (July 22, 2012) – Pharmacist John Zywicke labels medication aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) in preparation for upcoming Pacific Partnership 2012’s medical civic action projects in Cambodia. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120722-‐N-‐GI544-‐057 VINH, VIETNAM (July 22, 2012) – Pharmacy Department Head Lt. Cmdr. Emily Zywicke and her father John Zywicke organize medications aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). The family pair are preparing for upcoming Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) medical civic action projects in Cambodia, the last mission stop for PP12. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120722-‐N-‐GI544-‐066 VINH, VIETNAM (July 22, 2012) – Pharmacy Department Head Lt. Cmdr. Emily Zywicke fills an intravenous bag aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐ AH 19) prior to the ship’s arrival in Cambodia, the last mission stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120722-‐N-‐GI544-‐069 VINH, VIETNAM (July 22, 2012) – Pharmacy Department Head Lt. Cmdr. Emily Zywicke fills an intravenous bag aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐ AH 19) prior to the ship’s arrival in Cambodia, the last mission stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐ governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)
120722-‐N-‐GW695-‐006 (July 22, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM -‐-‐ Four parent-‐child pairs of crewmembers deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) pose for a picture during a breakfast with Reserve Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Adm. Russell S. Penniman, center, during his visit to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). The families represent a small group within the larger PP12 team that provide care for patients both on and off the ship. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120722-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 22, 2012) -‐-‐ Project HOPE volunteer Lauren Deming calms a three-‐month-‐old Vietnamese girl in the Pediatrics Ward aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Over the course of two weeks, PP12 personnel are bringing relief and life-‐changing treatment to thousands of local residents of Vinh in northern Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120722-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐014 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 22, 2012) -‐-‐ Project HOPE volunteers Marybeth Wargo, left, and Lauren Deming, right, teach a Vietnamese woman how to clean her infant granddaughter's nose following cleft lip repair surgery aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Over the course of two weeks, PP12 personnel are bringing relief and life-‐changing treatment to thousands of local residents of Vinh in northern Vietnam.Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120722-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐016 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 22, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Lois Lane, a general nursing officer of the Canadian Forces, removes an eye patch from a Vietnamese patient who received cataract surgery aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Over the course of two weeks, PP12 personnel are bringing relief and life-‐changing treatment to thousands of local residents of Vinh in northern Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120722-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐020 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 22, 2012) -‐-‐ Project HOPE volunteer Marybeth Wargo plays with a Vietnamese boy in the Pediatrics Ward aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Over the course of two weeks, PP12 personnel are bringing relief and life-‐changing treatment to thousands of local residents of Vinh in northern Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120722-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐022 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 22, 2012) -‐-‐ Project HOPE volunteer Marybeth Wargo plays with a Vietnamese boy in the Pediatrics Ward while 1st Lt. Wendy Minarik of the U.S. Army looks on aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Over the course of two weeks, PP12 personnel are bringing relief and life-‐changing treatment to thousands of local residents of Vinh in northern Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120723-‐N-‐GW695-‐001 (July 23, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Musician 1st Class John Wheeler raises a fist into the air while playing the trumpet during the closing ceremony for Pacific Partnership 2012’s (PP12) mission port of Vietnam, 23 July. The closing ceremony marked the end of two weeks of work by the PP12 team providing medical, dental and engineering civic assistance as well community service engagements for the people of Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120723-‐N-‐GW695-‐013 (July 23, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Rear Adm. Russell Penniman, Reserve Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff for U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets local Vietnamese women during the closing ceremony for Pacific Partnership 2012’s (PP12) mission port of Vietnam, 23 July. The closing ceremony marked the end of two weeks of work by the PP12 team providing medical, dental and engineering civic assistance as well community service engagements for the people of Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120723-‐N-‐GW695-‐016 (July 23, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Ms. Nguyen Thuy An (left), of the Nghe An Department of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Hoa Phuong Nguyen, Program Manager for the U.S. Embassy Hanoi Defense Attaché Office, team up as joint masters of ceremony for the closing of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) in the mission port of Vinh, Vietnam, 23 July. The closing ceremony marked the end of a two week mission of engagement in medical, dental and engineering civic assistance activities, as well community service engagements for the people of Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120723-‐N-‐GW695-‐030 (July 23, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – Capt. James Morgan, Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) Mission Commander (left), the Honorable David Shear, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam (center) and a Vietnamese Major Gen. Tran Huu Tuat, Deputy Commander of Military Region Four, shovel dirt during a tree planting during the PP12 dedication of the new building at Hung Lam Clinic, 23 July. The celebration helped mark the end of two weeks of work by the PP12 team providing medical, dental and engineering civic assistance with the people of Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual U.S. Pacific Fleet-‐sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120724-‐N-‐GW695-‐020 (July 24, 2012) VINH, VIETNAM – U.S. and Japanese senior leaders from the Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) mission pose for a group photo with Vietnamese leaders from Nghe An Province following a farewell exchange to mark the end of PP12’s mission in Vietnam, 24 July. The farewell marked the end of two weeks of providing medical, dental and engineering civic assistance exchanges with local citizens in Vinh. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual U.S. Pacific Fleet-‐sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance mission which brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Released)
120623-‐N-‐KW566-‐002 VINH, VIETNAM (July 23, 2012) – Latter Day Saints Charities volunteer Julie Rhodes assists a Vietnamese patient off Military Sealift hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) to a shuttle boat to return ashore and complete her recovery following her treatment aboard USNS Mercy. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120623-‐N-‐KW566-‐003 VINH, VIETNAM (July 23, 2012) – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vinson Ilog of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) assists Vietnamese patients to seating aboard a shuttle boat following their medical treatment aboard USNS Mercy. Numerous patients were treated over the course of two weeks, bringing relief to local residents of Vinh in northern Vietnam. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asian-‐Pacific region. Military and civilian professionals from 10 other nations and 14 international and local non-‐ government organizations (NGO) have partnered to execute tailored HCA projects and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)
120723-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 22, 2012) -‐-‐ Service members help disembark three Project HOPE volunteers aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) following their work in Vinh, Vietnam, during Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)
120723-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐007 VINH CITY, Vietnam (July 22, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kervin Lacson monitors a Vietnamese child following medical treatment aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Numerous patients were treated over the course of two weeks, as part of a humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) mission benefiting the local residents of Vinh in northern Vietnam. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet HCA mission now in its seventh year, brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)