USNS Mercy

ECS Personnel Aboard USNS Mercy Supporting Navy Efforts to Combat Coronavirus

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 1, 2020

On March 17, the USNS Mercy received word that it would deploy to Los Angeles to provide medical care in the Southern California region.

Key Points: 
  • On March 17, the USNS Mercy received word that it would deploy to Los Angeles to provide medical care in the Southern California region.
  • The ECS team worked closely with military and civilian personnel to ready this ship for departure only six days later, on March 23.
  • While the duration of this mission is unknown, ECS is prepared to support the Navy for as long as it takes.
  • The country needs the vital care provided by ships like the USNS Mercy now more than ever, said George Wilson , president of ECS.