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USNS Mercy Leaders Conduct a News Conference on COVID-19 Support

  • Defense.gov
  • March 23, 2020 | 26:20

U.S. 3rd Fleet leaders conduct an on-the-record news conference via telephone to discuss the U.S. Naval Ship Mercy’s support for the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts at the Pentagon, March 23, 2020.