Center for Maritime Security – In February 2024, the Secretary of the United States Navy, Carlos Del Toro, visited the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), one of the Navy’s two hospital ships, and shared an inspiring message with the sailors. He addressed them directly, saying, “I believe that everyone in uniform is a hero, but you are all saints. You are saints because you heal people. You work in adverse conditions, and you train in adverse conditions, and you bring comfort to those in need.”