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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Xavier Medina helps transport a patient from Johannes General Hospital in Kupang, Indonesia, to the hospital ship USNS Mercy, Aug. 22, 2006.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Xavier Medina helps transport a patient from Johannes General Hospital in Kupang, Indonesia, to the hospital ship USNS Mercy, Aug. 22, 2006.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Xavier Medina helps transport a patient from Johannes General Hospital in Kupang, Indonesia, to the hospital ship USNS Mercy, Aug. 22, 2006.

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