170724-N-HE318-135 MUTSU, Japan (July 24, 2017) — Sailors assigned to USS Pioneer (MCM 9) retrieve an inert mine shape in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Countermeasures Exercise is an annual bilateral exercise held between the Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann/Released)

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