SEA OF JAPAN (October 15, 2018) Ens. Nicholas Dortch, from Saint Petersburg, Florida, uses binoculars to search for contacts on the bridge of 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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