SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 13, 2019) Engineman Fireman Zachary Kirker (left), from Mt. Orab, Ohio, and Engineman 2nd Class Leif Nelson, from Santa Rosa, California, inspect an engine during an engineering casualty drill aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14). Chief, part of Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations.

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