 Whether providing medical support to deployed troops or offering critical care and humanitarian assistance in the wake of tragedy, hospital ship USNS Mercy is a valuable asset for the Navy and the world. USNS Mercy was delivered to the Navy in 1986 and is home ported in San Diego. This floating hospital contains 12 fully equipped operating rooms and a 1,000 bed hospital facility. Mercy also has a helicopter deck capable of landing large military helicopters to transport patients and supplies. In 2006, Mercy became part of Pacific Partnership. During Pacific Partnership 2015, Mercy provided care for more than 20,000 patients and performed over 600 surgeries aboard the ship. Sailors from Mercy worked hand in hand with partnering nations, providing medical support to help build trust, foster stability and strengthen partnerships. For more information about USNS Mercy, visit the command website.