131030-N-IZ292-236 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 30, 2013) The mine countermeasures ship USS Ardent (MCM 12) is secured to the heavy lift vessel M/V Eide Transporter. Ardent and USS Scout (MCM 8) are returning to Naval Base San Diego after being forward deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique/Released) USS Ardent and USS Scout return to San Diego 131030-N-IZ292-236

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