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The USNS Mercy traverses the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2016, on the way to its homeport of San Diego after participating in Pacific Partnership 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hank Gettys

Homeward Bound

The USNS Mercy traverses the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 9, 2016, on the way to its homeport of San Diego after participating in Pacific Partnership 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Hank Gettys

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