Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 (EODMU5) platoon 142, and a MH-60 Seahawk belonging to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25), prepare to deploy an unmanned underwater vehicle off the coast of Guam May 8, 2017. EODMU5 is currently testing its ability to deploy assets from various platforms, including helicopters and patrols, to increase its adaptive interoperability. EODMU5 conducts mine countermeasures, improvised explosive device operations, renders safe explosive hazards and disarms underwater explosives such as mines.

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