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Adm. Robert F. Willard, commander of U.S. Pacific Command visits Hai Cang school, which had been temporarily transformed into a community health clinic |
Following the arrival of the USNS Mercy hospital ship in Binh Dinh, Adm. Robert F. Willard, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, made a two-day stop here on June 8-9 and began a tour of the Hai Cang school which had been temporarily transformed into a community health clinic.
Many local people living in Quy Nhon city and two districts of Tuy Phuoc and An Nhon have been offered free optometry, dental, and primary care services under the Pacific Partnership 2010.
“We think this mission is wonderful. You need look no further than this courtyard to see the many thousands of people that this mission continues to service. We do this along with our many partners and non-governmental organizations that have increasingly chosen to do this with us,” said Willard, addressing reporters at the Hai Cang school’s medical civic action program (MEDCAP).
Many volunteers and medical experts coming from different countries have joined the Pacific Partnership 2010 which is the fifth in a series of annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance endeavors.
“The USNS Mercy hospital ship arrived in Nha Trang two years ago and the success of the 2008’s visit is a driving force behind this year’s return of the ship,” said commodore Lisa M. Franchetti.
The U.S Navy (USN) ships would continue operating on the East Sea, aiming at ensuring the maritime freedom in the region,” said Willard. “We are monitoring any actions on the sea and paying special attention to freighters on the East Sea to ensure their safety. The USN ships will react against any illegal acts here.”
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