PHILIPPINE SEA (March 07, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) prepare a mine neutralization vehicle to search and disarm training mines as the ship conducts a mine hunting 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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