Pacific Partnership 2012; The Philippines

120618-‐N-‐KW566-‐001 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2012) – Capt. James Morgan, right, Mission Commander for Pacific Partnership 2012, welcomes Capt. Katsunori Yamada from Landing Boat Division One (CLD1), Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF), to USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) 18 June. Capt. Yamada was given a tour of Mercy and both captains exchanged gifts. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2ND Class Roadell Hickman/Unreleased)

120618-‐N-‐KW566-‐002 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2012) – Capt. James Morgan, Mission Commander of Pacific Partnership 2012, left, welcomes Capt. Katsunori Yamada of Landing Boat Division One (CLD1), Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF), to USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) 18 June. Capt. Yamada is holding a Pacific Partnership coin that was presented to him by Capt. Morgan. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2ND Class Roadell Hickman/Unreleased)

120618-‐N-‐GI544-‐023 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 18, 2012) – Patients wait to be seen by medical staff personnel at the Calbayog Sports Complex during a Surgical Civic Action Program (SURGCAP) 18 June. The SURGCAP screens patients to determine their suitability for having surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120618-‐N-‐GI544-‐030 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 18, 2012) – Patients wait to be seen by medical staff personnel at the Calbayog Sports Complex during a Surgical Civic Action Program (SURGCAP) 18 June. The SURGCAP screens patients to determine their suitability for having surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120618-‐N-‐GI544-‐045 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 18, 2012) – Mission Commander Capt. James Morgan, right, speaks with orthopedic surgeon Capt. James Toledano, left, and orthopedic surgeon Cpt. Leland Banol at the Calbayog Sports Complex during a Surgical Civic Action Program (SURGCAP) 18 June. The SURGCAP screens patients to determine their suitability for having surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120618-‐N-‐GI544-‐077 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 18, 2012) – Anesthesiologist Brig. Brian Pezzutti evaluates patient Elma Pana at the Calbayog Sports Complex during a Surgical Civic Action Program (SURGCAP) 18 June. The SURGCAP screens patients to determine their suitability for having surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120618-‐N-‐GI544-‐082 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 18, 2012) – Hospitalman Priscilla Saintcyr takes the temperature of a patient at the Calbayog Sports Complex during a Surgical Civic Action Program (SURGCAP) 18 June. The SURGCAP screens patients to determine their suitability for having surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120618-‐N-‐GI544-‐105 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 18, 2012) – Hospital Corpsman Kervin Lacson listens to the heart beat of a potential surgery recipient at the Calbayog Sports Complex during a Surgical Civic Action Program (SURGCAP) 18 June. The SURGCAP screens patients to determine their suitability for having surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120618-‐N-‐GI544-‐122 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 18, 2012) – Ear, nose, throat and facial plastic surgeon Cmdr. Curtis Gaball examines patient Boral Felicisimo’s lymph node at the Calbayog Sports Complex during a Surgical Civic Action Program (SURGCAP) 18 June. The SURGCAP screens patients to determine their suitability for having surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

20618-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 SAMAR, Philippines (June 18, 2012) -‐-‐ Cmdr. Danielle Taysom talks to a Filipino man before an chest X-‐ray as part of Surgical Civic Action Project for Pacific Partnership 2012 June 18. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (Photo by Kristopher Radder/Unreleased)

20618-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 SAMAR, Philippines (June 18, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kyle Turner assists in transporting an infant patient into a "Band-‐Aid" boat assigned to Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) June 18. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (Photo by Kristopher Radder/Unreleased)

120619-‐N-‐GW695-‐098 (June 19, 2012) SAMAR, PHILIPPINES – Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 and engineers from the Australian Army inspect a broken seesaw at an elementary school as part of an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012, June 19. ENGCAP personnel will help repair the schools playground equipment and build new classrooms for the students and faculty. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Unreleased)

120619-‐N-‐GW695-‐098 (June 19, 2012) SAMAR, PHILIPPINES – Steel Worker 3rd Class Abraham Alba uses a grinder to dull sharp edges on a swing set at an elementary school during an engineering civil action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012, June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Unreleased)

120619-‐N-‐GW695-‐063 (June 19, 2012) SAMAR, PHILIPPINES – Lt. Alex Marin talks to students at an elementary school during a visit to an engineering civil action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012, June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Unreleased)

120619-‐N-‐GW695-‐024 (June 19, 2012) SAMAR, PHILIPPINES – Seabees from Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 along with engineers from the Australian Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) install a new roof in a classroom at an elementary school as part of an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012, June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Unreleased)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐257 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Cecil D. Haney addresses Pacific Partnership 2012 participants during an opening ceremony in Calbayog 19 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐200 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – Lt. General Ralph Villanueva addresses the opening ceremony audience in Calbayog 19 June. The ceremony signifies the start of Pacific Partnership 2012 in the Philippines. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GW695-‐099 (June 19, 2012) SAMAR, PHILIPPINES – Construction Mechanic Constructionman Jessica Harrington applies stucco to the walls of a new classroom at an elementary school as part of an engineering civic action project (ENGCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012, June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Unreleased)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐435 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr. addresses Pacific Partnership 2012 participants during an opening ceremony in Calbayog 19 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐366 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – The Governor of Samar Hon. Sharee Ann Tan addresses Pacific Partnership 2012 participants during an opening ceremony in Calbayog 19 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐288 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Cecil D. Haney addresses Pacific Partnership 2012 participants during an opening ceremony in Calbayog 19 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐841 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – Optician Staff Sgt. Jason Choate, right, demonstrates use of an auto refractor to U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. in Calbayog 19 June. Eye examinations are one of the many medical services provided during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐515 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – Northwest Samar State University students perform a traditional dance during the Pacific Partnership 2012 opening ceremony in Calbayog 19 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐515 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – Northwest Samar State University students perform a traditional dance during the Pacific Partnership 2012 opening ceremony in Calbayog 19 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐907 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – The Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Cecil D. Haney greets Project Hope volunteer Seth Curtis during a visit to the Calbayog Sports Complex 19 June. This complex is being used as a Medical Civic Action Program site where medical personnel work to examine and treat patients as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐896 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Cecil D. Haney, center right, Commander of Central Command Lt. General Ralph Villanueva, center left, and U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. listen to pre-‐dental staff member Mindy Li during their visit to the Calbayog Sports Complex 19 June. This complex is being used as a Medical Civic Action Program site where medical personnel work to examine and treat patients as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120619-‐N-‐GI544-‐874 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) – Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Cecil D. Haney greets Commodore Capt. Katsunori Yamada during Haney’s visit to the Calbayog Sports Complex 19 June. The complex is being used as a Medical Civic Action Program site where medical personnel work to examine and treat patients as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter)

120620-‐N-‐KW566-‐008 SAMAR (June 19, 2012) – USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) crew members off load medical equipment from a hovercraft provided by Japanese Landing Ship Division 1, 19 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2ND Class Roadell Hickman/Unreleased)

120620-‐N-‐KW566-‐006 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE SEA (June 20, 2012) – Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Monette of USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) examines a patient’s eye at a medical civil action project site 20 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2ND Class Roadell Hickman/Uneleased)

120620-‐N-‐KW566-‐001 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE SEA (June 20, 2012) – Ting Pingnon and daughter, Samantha, are screened at a Medical Civil Action Project site by Canadian Medical Technician, Corporal Aidan Shea. Approximately 300 patients were screened within three hours at the Calbayog City Sports Complex. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2ND Class Roadell Hickman/Unreleased)

120619-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐003 SAMAR, Philippines (June 19, 2012) -‐-‐ U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry K. Thomas, Jr. shakes hands with Sally Morris, a Project Hope volunteer, aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) on June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120619-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 SAMAR, Philippines (June 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Cecil D. Haney meets Ensign Matthew Coon at a blood bank aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) on June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120619-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 SAMAR, Philippines (June 19, 2012) -‐-‐ U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Cecil D. Haney listens to a hospital corpsman describe X-‐ray capabilities aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120619-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐012 SAMAR, Philippines (June 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Zachary Frates hands a surgical tool to Lt. Caroline Messmer during surgery to remove an anterior neck mass on a Filipino man aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) on June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120619-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐010 SAMAR, Philippines (June 19, 2012) -‐-‐ Surgeons work to remove an anterior neck mass on a Filipino man in one of the 12 operating rooms aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120620-‐N-‐GL340-‐058 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 20, 2012) Builder 2nd Class Charles Hannah shows Pacific Partnership 2012 Mission Commander, Capt. James Morgan the construction progress of a new schoolhouse during an Engineering Civil Action Project (ENGCAP) June 20 as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. ENGCAPs are designed to build and renovate buildings such as schools, clinics and other public facilities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/UNRELEASED)

120620-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 SAMAR, Philippines (June 20, 2012) U.S. Army Spc. Lesley Ogle monitors a dog’s heart rate before surgery during a Veterinary Civic Action Project at the Barangay Health Station in Northern Samar, Philippines June 20. Ogle came to the area as part of a combined team of volunteer and military veterinary specialists from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH-‐19) that conducted the project as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)

120620-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 SAMAR, Philippines (June 20, 2012) World Vets volunteer veterinarian Ellie Milnes, right, shows a Filipino boy how to properly carry his puppy who received a vaccination at the Barangay Health Station in Northern Samar, Philippines on June 20. Milnes came to the area as part of a combined team of volunteer and military veterinary specialists from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH-‐19) that conducted a veterinary civil action project as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)

120620-‐N-‐KW566-‐001 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE’S (June 20, 2012) – Lt. Cmdr. John McHugh of the Royal Australian Navy removes a tumor from a patient’s neck during a surgical procedure aboard the USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). McHugh’s surgery was one of 35 conducted on the same day in Mercy’s operating theatres, setting a new record for the seven-‐year old mission. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Roadell Hickman/Unreleased)

120620-‐N-‐BM466-‐009 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 20, 2012) -‐ Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jiefeng Cao demonstrates how to roll dough during a Chef Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) June 20. The SMEE gave members of the PP12 team a chance to exchange cooking techniques with local Filipino chefs. Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic action mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan/UNRELEASED).

120620-‐N-‐BM466-‐109 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 20, 2012) – U.S. Army Spc. Viktoria Hoover examines the eyes of a Filipino woman during one of Pacific Partnership 2012’s Medical Civic Action Project (MEDCAP) June 20. Pacific Partnership delivers a range of medical, surgical, dental, veterinary, engineering projects at each of its host-‐nation destinations. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan/UNRELEASED).

120622-N-KW566-001 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES, (June 22, 2012) –Five year-old Jonalyn Galvez, left, and her mother Marina, wait aboard the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), where Jonalyn will receive free life-changing cleft lip surgery to end the stigmatism of her facial deformity. Mother and child journeyed for over seven hours from their home in Tacloban to Calbayog City seeking help from the visiting multinational team of surgeons onboard USNS Mercy during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Roadell Hickman/Unreleased)

120622-O-ZZ999-002 SAMAR, Philippines (June 22, 2012) -- Members of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band swing into Calbayog Special Education Center during a Pacific Partnership 2012 Community Service Civic Action Project. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120622-N-GL340-162 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 22, 2012) Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) Mission Commander Capt. Jim Morgan shows children a new math book, one of many to be donated to the Special Calbayog City Special Education Center June 22 during PP12. Along with math books, the school will receive other text books and school supplies for the more than 800 students. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120622-N-CW427-195 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 22, 2012) – Pediatrician Lt. Jennifer Eng-Kulawy checks the health of a local child during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) in Samar, Philippines in support of Pacific Partnership 2012, 22 June. While in the Philippines a total of six MEDCAPs are scheduled to take place and provide a variety of medical, dental and optometry patient centered care. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clay M. Whaley/Unreleased)

120622-O-ZZ999-004 SAMAR, Philippines (June 22, 2012) – U.S. Army Spc. Levi Dahlstrom matches push-up for push-up with an Filipino boy at Calbayog Special Education Center during a Pacific Partnership 2012 Community Service Civic Action Project. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia.Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120622-O-ZZ999-006 SAMAR, Philippines (June 22, 2012) -- Project Hope volunteer Beth Hartung conducts a health check for a Filipino man at a medical civic action project in Samar 22 June. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120622-O-ZZ999-003 SAMAR, Philippines (June 22, 2012) -- Musician 2nd Class Steve Hux thunders into Calbayog Special Education Center during a Pacific Partnership 2012 Community Service Civic Action Project. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120622-O-ZZ999-001 SAMAR, Philippines (June 22, 2012) U.S. Army Spc. Lesley Ogle gives medicine to a Filipino man’s puppy at a veterinary civic action project in Samar June 22. Ogle and a combined team of military and volunteer veterinary specialists teamed up with local veterinarians to conduct the clinic as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)

120626-‐N-‐GW695-‐013 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2012) –Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Vinson Ilog treats a patient with physical therapy during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) in Silanga, Samar, June 26, as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Patients are seen and treated for a variety of conditions and receive dental and optometry checkups during MEDCAPs. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Unreleased)

120626-‐N-‐GW695-‐012 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2012) – A young Filipino girl waits as U.S. Navy Corpsman and local nurses welcome patients at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) in Silanga, Samar during Pacific Partnership 2012, 26 June. Patients are seen and treated for a variety of conditions and receive dental and optometry checkups during MEDCAPs. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Unreleased)

120626-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐010 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Neal Huerta checks the calibration of an X-‐ray machine during a biomedical civic action project at Catbalogan Hospital in Samar. Huerta is part of a team of specialists repairing the hospital's equipment as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. In its seventh year, Pacific Partnership brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120626-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐007 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Neal Huerta checks the quality of an X-‐ray during a biomedical civic action project in Catbalogan, Samar. Huerta is part of a team of specialists repairing the local hospital's equipment during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to the Philippines. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. In its seventh year, Pacific Partnership brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120626-‐N-‐GW695-‐057 SAMAR, PHLIPPINES (June 26, 2012) – Rear Adm. Raquel Bono, Command Surgeon U.S. Pacific Command, left, talks to Canadian Army Capt. Steven Joseph as he gives her a tour of a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) in Silanga, Samara, June 26, during Pacific Partnership 2012. Patients are seen and treated for a variety of conditions and receive dental and optometry checkups during MEDCAPs. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/Unreleased)

120626-‐N-‐GL340-‐104 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2012) U.S. military personnel, non-‐government personnel, and Filipino volunteers unload notebooks at a donation turnover event at the Samar Capitol Building during Pacific Partnership 2012, 26 June. The donations include school and medical supplies given to approximately 30 area schools and medical facilities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120626-‐N-‐GL340-‐095 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2012) U.S. military and non-‐government organization personnel help Filipino volunteers unload boxes of donations at a donation turnover event at the Samar Capitol Building during Pacific Partnership 2012, 26 June. The donations include school and medical supplies given to approximately 30 area schools and medical facilities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120626-‐N-‐GL340-‐024 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2012) Pacific Partnership 2012 Mission Commander Navy Capt. Jim Morgan speaks at a donation turnover ceremony at the Samar Capitol Building June 26 during Pacific Partnership 2012. The ceremony was held to celebrate donations including school and medical supplies given to approximately 30 area schools and medical facilities. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120626-‐N-‐GL340-‐119 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2012) Lt. Jennifer Eng-‐Kulawy checks an infant’s heartbeat at a medical civil action project (MEDCAP) at Barangay Silanga Elementary School during Pacific Partnership 2012, 26 June. MEDCAPs provide medical, dental and optometry care to local Filipino residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic aid mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120627-‐N-‐CW427-‐036 SAMAR PHILIPPINES (June 27, 2012) –Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Justin Joco monitors the vital signs of a Filipino man in a hospital ward 27 June aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) in support of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). The Philippines is one of four host countries staff members are supporting as part of PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clay M. Whaley/RELEASED)

120627-‐N-‐CW427-‐001 SAMAR PHILIPPINES (June 27, 2012) – Hospitalman Steven Loll listens to the chest of a Filipino boy in the casualty receiving department 27 June aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). The Philippines is one of four host countries staff members are visiting as part of PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clay M. Whaley/RELEASED)

120627-‐N-‐GL340-‐037 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 27, 2012) Army Spc. Bradley McWillie gives an interactive presentation about rabies to local children at a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 27 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. VETCAPs provide care to area pets and livestock and educate local residents about rabies and other animal-‐borne diseases. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120627-‐N-‐GL340-‐032 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 27, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Harry Stege de-‐worms a rooster at a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 27 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. VETCAPs provide care to area pets and livestock and educate local residents about rabies and other animal-‐borne diseases. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120627-‐N-‐GL340-‐018 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 27, 2012) Australian Army Lt. Nigel Hinde sprays a kitten with flea and tick spray at a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 27 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. VETCAPs provide care to area pets and livestock and educate local residents about rabies and other animal-‐borne diseases. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120627-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 SAMAR, Philippines (June 27, 2012) – Maj. Christian Hoff, left, of the Dutch Army, and Lt. Cmdr. John McHugh, right, of the Royal Australian Navy, performs oral surgery to remove a tumor from a 47-‐year-‐old Filipino woman aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) for Pacific Partnership 2012. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now. In its seventh year, Pacific Partnership brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120627-‐N-‐KW566-‐006 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 27, 2012) – Philippine Army personnel lift a stretcher into an emergency vehicle during a joint emergency training exercise at North Western Samar State University 27 June. The exercise is designed to better prepare U.S. and Philippine search and rescues teams to deal with mass-‐casualty situations following a disaster. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120627-‐N-‐GL340-‐061 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 27, 2012) Dr. Stu Whiddon, a volunteer dentist with Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12), relieves a patient’s pain by removing a tooth for a patient at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 27 June during PP12. MEDCAPs provide medical, dental and optometry care for local citizens. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120627-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 SAMAR, Philippines (June 27, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. j.g. Vennie Sumner prepares Lucia Araza, a 47-‐year-‐old Filipino woman, for surgery aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 27 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120628-‐N-‐KW566-‐013 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 28, 2012) – Tyvon Maguntay waits in a temporary pediatrics clinic to see a physician at Gandara One Central Elementary School during a free medical civil action project (MEDCAP). Numerous MEDCAPS have been conducted in Samar over the course of two weeks, bringing medical and dental treatment to thousands of local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120628-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐007 SAMAR, Philippines (June 28, 2012) -‐-‐ Staff Sgt. Velly De Guzman, left, a member of the Philippines Air Force, and U.S. Navy Lt. Ben Howie, carry a Filipino man with back paralysis to see a specialist doctor at a medical civic action project site in Gandara One Central Elementary school in Samar.Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now. In its seventh year, Pacific Partnership brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120628-‐N-‐GL340-‐156 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 28, 2012) Latter Day Saints Charities Volunteer Dr. Scott Farrell checks the eyes of a patient in order to provide him glasses at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) held at Carayman Elementary School 28 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120628-‐N-‐GL340-‐052 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 28, 2012) Ens. Alex Tonsberg weighs a Filipino child at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) held at Carayman Elementary School 28 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120628-‐N-‐KW566-‐007 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 28, 2012) – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kim Weber checks the temperature of patient Jenniie Aliman during a free medical civic action project (MEDCAP). Numerous MEDCAPS have been conducted in Samar over the course of two weeks, bringing medical and dental treatment to thousands of local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120628-‐N-‐GL340-‐196 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 28, 2012) Filipino Undersecretary and Executive Director of Presidential Commission on the Visiting Forces Agreement Edilberto Adan, center left, accompanied by Pacific Partnership Mission Commander Navy Capt. Jim Morgan, greet Dutch Army 1st Lt. Lia Kruithof at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) held at Carayman Elementary School 28 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120626-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 KAMPUNG KRENG, CAMBODIA (June 24, 2012) A local priest and community members conduct a traditional Buddhist prayer ritual prior to the start of construction of the new Kampung Kreng Health Clinic maternity building on June 24. The ceremony was conducted to ask the ancestors to bless the ground. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 3rd Class (SCW) Bethany Spinney)

120626-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 KAMPUNG KRENG, CAMBODIA (June 26, 2012) -‐Combined U.S. Navy and Royal Cambodian Army engineering members place the finishing touches on the grade beam, which provides stabilization for the forthcoming walls of the new Kampung Kreng Health Clinic maternity building on June 26. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 3rd Class (SCW) Bethany Spinney)

120629-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐007 – KAMPUNG KRENG, CAMBODIA -‐ (June 29, 2012) Equipment Operator 1st Class (SCW) Dennis Hill and Construction Mechanic 2nd Class (SCW) Charles Poplin lay concrete masonry blocks with a Royal Cambodian Armed Force engineer at the the new Kampung Kreng Health Clinic Maternity building on June 29. The clinic is a tailored civic action project of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 3rd Class (SCW) Bethany Spinney)

120629-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐006 KAMPUNG KRENG, CAMBODIA – (June 29, 2012) Builder 2nd Class (SCW) Daniel Reckers leads a team of combined U.S. Navy and Royal Cambodian Army military engineers removing form-‐work from a concrete column on June 29. The column will become a corner of the new Kampung Kreng Health Clinic maternity building as part of a tailored civic action project for Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 3rd Class (SCW) Bethany Spinney)

120627-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐005 KAMPUNG KRENG, CAMBODIA (June 27, 2012) -‐ Combined U.S. Navy and Royal Cambodian Army engineering members create drill yolks for the forms which will support the concrete columns of the new Kampung Kreng Health Clinic maternity building on June 27. The new clinic is being built during Pacific Partnership 2012, at the invitation of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Equipment Operator 3rd Class (SCW) Bethany Spinney)

120625-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 -‐ PREY SLEK, CAMBODIA -‐ (June 25, 2012) Members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Force Engineers demonstrate stucco finishing techniques to members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 and 40 on June 25. The stucco is being applied to the existing Prey Slek Health Clinic as part of a tailored project for Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Construction Electrician 3rd Class (SCW) Breanna Wilmoth)

120629-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 SAMAR, Philippines (June 29, 2012) -‐-‐ Ivy Singua plays a guitar for her son as Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Angelo Cuellar looks after him in the Intensive Care Unit aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 29 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120629-‐N-‐GL340-‐239 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 29, 2012) Sgt. 1st Class Levi Dahlstrom gives a running high-‐five to a group of children at Palanit Elementary School 29 June during a ribbon cutting dedication for a newly built schoolhouse during Pacific Partnership 2012. A joint team of Filipino, U.S. and Australian military engineers built the two-‐room schoolhouse over the course of 13 days. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120629-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐011 SAMAR, Philippines (June 29, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Bradley Wells molds a splint on the left leg of Allan Santiago aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120629-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 SAMAR, Philippines (June 29, 2012) -‐-‐ Lt. Cmdr. Dennis Flores holds Angela Grace, a patient who received cleft lip repair surgery aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120629-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 SAMAR, Philippines (June 29, 2012) -‐-‐ Project Hope Volunteer Kelly Scatton helps patient Garfiel Singua blow bubbles from his bed in the Intensive Care Unit aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012, 29 June. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120629-‐N-‐KW566-‐002 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE’S (June 29, 2012) – Volunteer Eunice Lee hands out dental care products to children in the pediatrics ward aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) 29 June. Mascot “Mr. Tooth” and other dental volunteers demonstrated how floss and brush properly. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120628-‐N-‐GW695-‐023 (June 28, 2012) SAMAR, PHILIPPINES – Project Hope Volunteer Mary Beth Wargo checks a child’s pulse at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) 28 June during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Medical personnel screened patients from the Philippines for numerous ailments before sending them on to receive treatment. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/RELEASED)

120628-‐N-‐GW695-‐023 (June 28, 2012) SAMAR, PHILIPPINES – Royal Netherlands Army Lt. Eric Fredriks checks a Filipino woman’s blood pressure during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP), 28 June during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Medical personnel screened patients from the Philippines for numerous ailments before sending them on to receive treatment. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen M. Votaw/RELEASED)

120629-‐N-‐GL340-‐203 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 29, 2012) Pacific Partnership 2012 Mission Commander Navy Capt. Jim Morgan cuts a ribbon to open a newly renovated medical clinic with local Filipino leaders at Bugtong Health Center 29 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. A joint team of Filipino, U.S. and Australian military engineers renovated the health center over the course of 13 days. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120630-‐N-‐GL340-‐147 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 30, 2012) Children perform a traditional Filipino dance at a ribbon cutting ceremony held for the opening of a school house at Paaralang Elementary School 30 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. The school house was one of three school houses built or renovated in the Northern Samar region during PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/ RELEASED)

120630-‐N-‐GL340-‐169 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 30, 2012) Children perform a traditional Filipino dance with a symbol of prayer during a ceremony held for the opening of a school house at Paaralang Elementary School 30 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. The school house was one of three school houses built or renovated in the Northern Samar region during PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/ RELEASED)

120630-‐N-‐GL340-‐408 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 30, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ceandra Baker provides physical therapy guidance to a Filipino mother at a medical civic actions project (MEDCAP) held at Carayman Elementary School during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPS are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/ RELEASED)

120630-‐N-‐GL340-‐404 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 30, 2012) Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Gregg makes a smiling balloon out of a rubber glove for a Filipino girl after she received dental work at a medical civic actions project (MEDCAP) held at Carayman Elementary School during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPS are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/ RELEASED)

120630-‐N-‐GL340-‐193 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 30, 2012) Pacific Partnership 2012 Mission Commander Navy Capt. Jim Morgan, second from right, cuts a ribbon with local representatives at a ribbon cutting ceremony held for the opening of a school house at Paaralang Elementary School 30 June during Pacific Partnership 2012. The school house was one of three school houses built or renovated in the Northern Samar region. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/ RELEASED)

120629-‐N-‐KW566-‐008 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE’S (June 29, 2012) –U.S. Pacific Fleet Band member Musician 3rd Class Steve Lamonica performs with a local Filipino man at the Catbalogan City Park 29 June. Approximately two thousand local residents gathered around the plaza to watch the evening’s performance. The event marks the wrap up of Pacific Partnership 2012 in the region. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120629-‐N-‐KW566-‐005 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE’S (June 29, 2012) – U.S. Pacific Fleet Band member Musician 3rd Class Steve Lamonica performs a solo band selection at Catbalogan City Park. The festive park event drew some two thousand residents that included a juggling team from the Japanese Maritime Self-‐Defense Force’s, solo musical acts, and local Philippine bands. The event marked the wrap up of Pacific Partnership 2012 in the region. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120630-‐N-‐GL340-‐417 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 30, 2012) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ceandra Baker provides physical therapy guidance to a Filipino mother at a medical civic actions project (MEDCAP) held at Carayman Elementary School during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPS are designed to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local residents. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/ RELEASED)

120630-N-BM466-035 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 30, 2012)— Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Nurse Etsuko Narita demonstrates the proper way to brush teeth during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Samar, Philippines. Demonstrating proper teeth brushing techniques was one of the exchanges conducted during the mission to help raise health awareness. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan)

120629-‐N-‐KW566-‐013 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE’S (June 29, 2012) – U.S. Pacific Fleet Band member Musician 3rd Class Travis Smilen, left, and Steve Lamonica, center, perform for the crowd at Catbalogan City Park in Samar 29 June. The festive event drew some two thousand residents that included a juggling team from the Japanese Maritime Self-‐Defense Force’s, solo musical acts, and local Philippine bands. The event marked the wrap up of Pacific Partnership 2012 in the region. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120629-‐N-‐KW566-‐015 SAMAR, PHILIPPINE’S (June 29, 2012) –Chief Hospital Corpsman Freddie Mawanay sings a duet with a local spectator at Catbalogan Park in Samar 29 June. Some two thousand local residents gathered around the plaza to watch the evening’s performances. The event is one of many highlights marking the wrap up of Pacific Partnership 2012 in the region. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120630-‐N-‐BM466-‐081 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 30, 2012)—Culinary Specialist 2nd Class James Peter peels shrimp with local Filipino chefs while taking part in a culinary exchange during Pacific Partnership 2012’s visit to Samar. Cooking exchanges are being held during the mission to offer the chance to learn cooking techniques of different cultures. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnership and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan)

120701-‐N-‐GL340-‐149 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (July 1, 2012) Pacific Partnership and Samar regional leadership pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony of the Filipino leg of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12), 1 July. PP12 provided medical, dental, optometry and veterinary care and civil engineering projects for the residents of the Northern Samar region. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120701-‐N-‐GL340-‐138 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (July 1, 2012) The Philippines Army’s 8th Infantry Division Color Guard marches with the Filipino and U.S. flags 1 July during the closing ceremony of the Filipino-‐leg of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). PP12 provided medical, dental, optometry and veterinary care and civil engineering projects for the residents of the Northern Samar region. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120701-‐N-‐GL340-‐222 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (July 1, 2012) The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) sits off the coast of the Philippines 1 July during Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is a U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international organizations designed to build stronger relationships and disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/RELEASED)

120702-‐N-‐CW427-‐105 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES – Multi-‐national service, partner nation and non-‐governmental organization members man the rails aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) as she pulls into Subic Bay, Philippines 2 July as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). The Philippines is the second of four host nations Mecry will be visiting during PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MC3 Clay M. Whaley/Released)

120702-‐N-‐CW427-‐035 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES – Multi-‐national service, partner nation and non-‐governmental organization members man the rails aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) as she pulls into Subic Bay, Philippines 2 July as part of Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). The Philippines is the second of four host nations Mercy will be visiting during PP12. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MC3 Clay M. Whaley/Released)






120701-‐N-‐KW566-‐005 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINE’S (JULY 2, 2012) – Partner Nation crewmember’s (L-‐R) Philippine Army Warrant Officer, Zainadin Sajat, Australian Engineer Anthony McLeod, Construction Mechanic 1st Class Joseph and Australian Engineer Matthew Scully man the rails onboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19). Mercy maked a port visit to Subic Bay after a successful mission in Indonesia and Philippines during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120701-‐N-‐KW566-‐002 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINE’S (JULY 2, 2012) – Master at Arms 1st Class Brenda Urbina keeps an watchful eye as Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) is guided to port by local Philippine tug boats. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120701-‐N-‐KW566-‐004 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINE’S (JULY 2, 2012) –Crewmembers aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) begin to man the rails before she makes a port visit to Subic Bay after a successful mission in Indonesia and Philippines. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120701-‐N-‐KW566-‐007 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINE’S (JULY 1, 2012) – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Romanram Biares in tradition mans the rails with members of Pacific Partnership 2012 aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) in Subic Bay, Philippines 1 July. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Released)

120702-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐001 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (July 2, 2012) -‐-‐ Service members and volunteers from non-‐governmental organizations man the rails as Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) pulls into Subic Bay during Pacific Partnership 2012. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120702-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (July 2, 2012) -‐-‐ Construction Mechanic 1st Class Joseph Ruiz takes a photo aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) as she pulls into Subic Bay during Pacific Partnership 2012. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120702-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (July 2, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Leonard Currie mans the rails as Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) pulls into Subic Bay during Pacific Partnership 2012. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120702-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐005 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (July 2, 2012) -‐-‐ Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Shaun Robertson, left, and U.S. Navy Hospitalman Jacob Hyatt, right, prepare to raise the American Flag on the fantail of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) as she pulls into Subic Bay during Pacific Partnership 2012. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120702-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐007 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (July 2, 2012) – U.S. Navy Hospitalman Jacob Hyatt, left, and Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Shaun Robertson, right, raise the American Flag on the fantail of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) as it pulls into Subic Bay during Pacific Partnership 2012. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120702-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐008 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (July 2, 2012) -‐-‐ U.S. Navy Hospitalman Jacob Hyatt, left, and Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Shaun Robertson, right, raise the American Flag on the fantail of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) as it pulls into Subic Bay during Pacific Partnership 2012. The Philippines is the second stop for Pacific Partnership 2012. Previously the mission visited Indonesia and will move on to visit Vietnam and Cambodia. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120619-O-ZZ999-003 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) A combined team of military and volunteer veterinary specialists from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) work with members of the city veterinary office of Calbayog City in Samar, Philippines to plan upcoming veterinary civil action projects in the local area June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (Photo by Camelia Montoy/Unreleased)

120619-O-ZZ999-005 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 19, 2012) A member of the city veterinary office of Calbayog City in Samar, Philippines listens to World Vets volunteer veterinarian Helle Hydeskov present information at a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) in preparation for local civic action projects June 19. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (Photo by Camelia Montoy/Unreleased)

120620-‐N-‐BM466-‐086 CALBAYOG, PHILIPPINES (June 20, 2012)-‐ U.S. Navy dentist Lt. Chris Chung and University of California San Diego (UCSD) Pre-‐Dental Society Team Lead Mindy Li extract a Filipino girl’s tooth during one of Pacific Partnership 2012’s Medical Civic Action Projects (MEDCAP) June 20. Pacific Partnership delivers a range of medical, surgical, dental, veterinary, engineering projects at each of its host-‐nation destinations. Pacific Partnership, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission now in its seventh year that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan)

120624-‐N-‐GL340-‐080 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 23, 2012) Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) Mission Commander Capt. Jim Morgan passes a basketball to local children during a visit to a veterinary civil action project on June 23. VETCAPs are held to treat local pets and livestock and also educate local residents about reducing the spread of rabies and other animal-‐borne diseases. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120623-‐N-‐GL340-‐177 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 23, 2012) U.S. Army Spc. Bradley McWillie educates local children about rabies during their visit to a veterinary civil action project June 23 as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. VETCAPs are held to vaccinate local pets and livestock as well as educate residents about rabies and other animal-‐spread diseases. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120624-‐N-‐GL340-‐044 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012) Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) personnel and local residents participate in the 1st Calbayog City 5K Fun Run community service event June 24. PP12 personnel and local residents ran to raise money for Polio research in Calbayog, Philippines. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120624-‐N-‐GL340-‐256 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012) Hospitalman Hector Hernandez works with an area nurse to show a local man knee stretches at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) June 24 during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs work with local care providers to provide medical, dental and optometry care to large numbers of local citizens. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120624-‐N-‐GL340-‐367 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012) Japanese Dental Technician Futagami demonstrates tooth brushing techniques to a patient at a medical civic actions project (MEDCAP) June 24 during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs work with local care providers to provide medical, dental and optometry care to large numbers of local citizens. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120624-N-GL340-342 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012) Latter Day Saints Charities volunteer nurse Maren Bishop checks a patient’s teeth at a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) June 24 during Pacific Partnership 2012. MEDCAPs work with local care providers to provide medical, dental and optometry care to large numbers of local citizens. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/Unreleased)

120623-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 SAMAR, Philippines (June 23, 2012) -‐-‐ Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Donald Maskell looks upon a cleft pallet repair surgery aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH 19) during Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120624-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐002 SAMAR, Philippines (June 24, 2012) – Seabee Steel Worker 3rd Class Bryan Howe welds a new sheet of metal onto a slide for a new playground at a school in Malaga during Pacific Partnership 2012. The playground is being refurbished by U.S. Navy and Australian Army engineers. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120624-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐004 SAMAR, Philippines (June 24, 2012) – Project Hope Volunteer Emily Wardell listens to the heart of a Filipino boy during a medical civic action project (MEDCAP) in Malaga, Samar. MEDCAPs work with local care providers to provide medical, dental and optometry care to large numbers of local citizens. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120624-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐005 SAMAR, Philippines (June 24, 2012) – Project Hope Volunteer Dr. Sharon Weintraub, center, and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Cmdr. Manabu Fujii, left, treat a Filipino patient during a medical civic action project in Malaga, Samar. MEDCAPs work with local care providers to provide medical, dental and optometry care to large numbers of local citizens. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-‐governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships and build disaster response capabilities in the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Kristopher Radder)

120623-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐165 SAMAR, Philippines (June 23, 2012) World Vets Volunteer Veterinarian Eilidh Hawkins teams up with a young Filipino boy to perform a physical examination of his pet chicken at a veterinary civic action project in Samar June 23. Hawkins is working in the area with a team of military and volunteer veterinary specialists from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH-‐19) and conducted the project as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)

120623-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐031 SAMAR, Philippines (June 24, 2012) U.S. Army Spc. Brad McWillie looks up over a barrel of piglets at a veterinary civic action project in the town of Malaga in Samar June 24. McWillie is working in the area with a team of military and volunteer veterinary specialists from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH-‐19). Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)

120623-‐O-‐ZZ999-‐042 SAMAR, Philippines (June 24, 2012) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Edward Littler holds a piglet during a veterinary civic action project in the town of Malaga in Samar June 24. Littler is working in the area with a team of military and volunteer veterinary specialists from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-‐AH-‐19). Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-‐Pacific region. (Photo by Camelia Montoy)

120623-‐N-‐KW566-‐001 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES, (June 23, 2012) – Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Leonard Currie checks a list of patients scheduled for dental visits during a medical civic action project in San Isidro, Samar. The clinic is one of many being held on the island as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Unreleased)

120623-‐N-‐KW566-‐004 SAMAR, PHILIPPINES, (June 23, 2012) – Latter Day Saints Charities Optometrist Dr. Scott Farrell uses a computerized auto-‐refractor to determine a patient’s prescription in San Isidro, N. Samar during a medical civic action project. The clinic is one of many being held on the island as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roadell Hickman/Unreleased)

120624-‐N-‐GI544-‐016 MALAGA, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012) – World Vets Voluntary Veterinarian Ellie Milnes injects worming medication into the mouth of a puppy during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 24 June. Approximately 200 animals were treated during the day at this VETCAP as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120624-‐N-‐GI544-‐029 MALAGA, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012) – Veterinarian Capt. Shannon McLean checks the heartbeat of a puppy during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 24 June. Approximately 200 animals were treated during the day at this VETCAP as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120624-‐N-‐GI544-‐120 MALAGA, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012) – World Vets Voluntary Veterinarian Helle Hydeskov, left, prepares to inject antibiotics into a rooster during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 24 June. Approximately 200 animals were treated during the day at this VETCAP as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120624-‐N-‐GI544-‐016 MALAGA, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012) – Veterinarian Capt. Mamma Linda Lingling, left, wipes the injection area of the worming medication given to a pig during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) 24 June. Approximately 200 animals were treated during the day at this VETCAP as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission designed to work by, with and through host and partner nations, non-‐government organizations and international agencies to build partnerships and a collective ability to respond to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Unreleased)

120624-N-BM466-086 MALAGA, PHILIPPINES (June 24, 2012)- Lance Cpl. Travis Hurley, left, and U.S. Army Capt. Shannon McLean administer an intravenous drip to a dehydrated dog during a veterinary civic action project (VETCAP) as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. The VETCAPs provide the host nations with veterinary aid, treatment and education. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian and civic action (HCA) mission in the Asia Pacific region and is designed to strengthen regional partnerships and enhance a collective ability to respond to natural disasters and crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Regan)

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