190314-N-AD347-1152 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Marines assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion work with the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) to conduct 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. ( Navy photo by LTJG Alexander Fairbanks)

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