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Faces of the Tsunami

• Faces of the Tsunami, Introduction
  In 2004, a tsunami swamped Indonesia. The USNS Mercy hospital ship was deployed to help with the relief effort; Rear Admiral Bill McDaniel headed up that effort. This is his story CONTENT WARNING: this introduction descriptions of infant respiratory distress (no death!)
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• Faces of the Tsunami, Ch2
  In early 2004, Bill McDaniel gathers his team and travels to Indonesia to meet the USNS Mercy hospital ship.
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• Faces of the Tsunami, Ch3
  Bill McDaniel arrives in Banda Aceh ready to save lives...but bureaucracy and politics have to be maneuvered.
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• Faces of the Tsunami, Ch4
  Arriving at the USNS Mercy hospital ship, Dr. McDaniel faces some resistance as he designs the workflow and standard of personnel interaction he desires. Needless to say, he seeks to create a compassionate and efficient process for both his staff and the patients.
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