PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Brandon Drewitz and Staff Sgt. Mark Holder prepare to dive on an inert mine shape as the assists the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) conducts 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.

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