190505-N-SB587-0992 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Sailors from the Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) approach the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during a replenishment-at-sea to receive cargo. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea)

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