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260701-N-IX644-1001 (July 1, 2026) FALLS CHURCH, Va. A detail of a watch from an oil painting of U.S. Navy Vice Adm. James Zimble, who was the 30th Navy Surgeon General from 1987-1991. Zimble saw both USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) deploy to the Persian Gulf together for the first time in their history, and requested that artist Ming Qin paint the detail of both hospital ships into his official portrait. Navy Medicine's 44,000+ talented and ready forces optimize health readiness, deliver quality healthcare, and provide global expeditionary medical support to warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose)
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