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U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Sharon Day delivered three field hospitals, purchased by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), to the Costa Rican government during an official donation ceremony Aug. 24 in San Jose, Costa Rica. The donation, made on behalf of the American people, cost $1.1 million and was provided as part of SOUTHCOM's ongoing assistance to nations responding to the global pandemic in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. In total, SOUTHCOM will donate 24 field hospitals to 11 countries in the coming weeks. (Photos courtesy U.S. Embassy Costa Rica)

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