SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 15, 2019) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Bryan Vinton (left), from Fairbanks, Alaska, and Mineman 2nd Class Trenton Robison (right), from Pinson, Alabama, prepare a firehose during a general quarters 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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