Cmdr. Kenneth Kubis, director of surgical services aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), conducts an eye exam.

NHA TRANG, Vietnam (Jun. 19, 2008) Cmdr. Kenneth Kubis, director of surgical services aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), conducts an eye exam at a Pacific Partnership surgical screening held at Khanh Hoa General Hospital. This is the first time Vietnam is allowing the U.S. military to screen and perform surgeries since 1975. Teaming with the Government of Vietnam, the Pacific Partnership mission will conduct medical, dental and construction assistance programs ashore. All medical and dental assistance programs are coordinated with and approved by the Government of Vietnam. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication specialist 3rd Class Michael C. Barton File# 080619-N-8878B-117