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Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy sets sail for Sembawang, Singapore, after its four-week stay in the South Philippines, June 18, 2006. The Mercy is conducting a humanitarian and civic assistance mission during a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Mercy's Mission

Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy sets sail for Sembawang, Singapore, after its four-week stay in the South Philippines, June 18, 2006. The Mercy is conducting a humanitarian and civic assistance mission during a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

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