190505-N-SB587-0846 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) The Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) turns to starboard after a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Patriot, 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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