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U.S. Navy Ensign Kathleen Kostka checks Neritza Dor's vital signs after undergoing surgery, April 12, 2009. Neritza was the first patient to be brought aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort during its Continuing Promise 2009 mission.

VITAL SIGNS

U.S. Navy Ensign Kathleen Kostka checks Neritza Dor's vital signs after undergoing surgery, April 12, 2009. Neritza was the first patient to be brought aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort during its Continuing Promise 2009 mission.

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