190314- N-AD347-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Brandon Drewitz and Staff Sgt. Mark Holder prepare to dive on an inert mine shape as the assists the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) conducts a mine hunting training exercise. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations.

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