161206-N-ZV163-0371 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2016) The Avenger class mine countermeasure (MCM) ships USS Dextrous (MCM 13), USS Gladiator (MCM 11), USS Devastator (MCM 6), and USS Sentry (MCM 3), part of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 52, sail in formation as part of a photo exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 6, 2016. The combined MCM force enhances mine-hunting capabilities in searching, identifying and neutralizing mines threatening the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. ( Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christina Brewer)

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