Capt. Tom Williams, right, mission commander, Pacific Partnership 2016 shakes hands with Vietnamese authorities during the Pacific Partnership 2016 closing ceremony.

DA NANG, Vietnam (Jul. 28, 2016) Capt. Tom Williams, right, mission commander, Pacific Partnership 2016 shakes hands with Vietnamese authorities during the Pacific Partnership 2016 closing ceremony. USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and JS Shimokita (LST-4002) joined Vietnam People's Navy ship Khanh Ha in Da Nang, during its third mission stop of Pacific Partnership. Partner nations worked side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam) File# 160728-N-BB534-152