usns mercy

This edition features stories on USNS Mercy has returned from its deployment in support of Pacific Partnership 2010, The ESSEX Expeditionary Strike Group completed its participation in Exercise Valiant Shield 2010 off the coast of Palau and Guam and the Department of Defense has released the names of four Sailors who were among the nine who died in a helicopter crash September 21st during combat operations in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer Patrick Gearhiser.

USNS Mercy gears up for Pacific partnership, and U.S. Army Japan puts Soldiers to the test to find their ultimate warrior.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, the crew aboard USNS Mercy trains at Guam, and joint parachuting operations take place in Alaska.