0808190807W-146 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2008) A Sailor wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus prepares to open a scuttle to the space below during a fire drill aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5). Guardian is undergoing tailored mine warfare unit-level training assessment certification evaluated by assessors from Afloat Training Group. The assessments are designed to test the proficiency of the ship's various training teams in capabilities and readiness. Navy

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