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U.S. Navy Lt. Thomas Hoang (2nd from left) speaks with a patient during a medical and dental civic action project in Puskesmas Jangkar, Indonesia, on March 12, 2008. U.S. Marines and sailors from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Indonesian armed forces are conducting the project to increase humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response capabilities, improve interoperability and continue professional relationships between the two militaries.

Lt. Thomas Hoang speaks with a patient.

U.S. Navy Lt. Thomas Hoang (2nd from left) speaks with a patient during a medical and dental civic action project in Puskesmas Jangkar, Indonesia, on March 12, 2008. U.S. Marines and sailors from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Indonesian armed forces are conducting the project to increase humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response capabilities, improve interoperability and continue professional relationships between the two militaries.

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