USNS Mercy Exercise 25-1 Final Mass Casualty Drill
U.S. Navy Sailors transport a simulated patient from the boat ramp of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
