MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Mineman Third Class Thomas Sudderth lubricates a stern crane on USS Pioneer (MCM 9) in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Countermeasures Exercise is an annual bilateral exercise held between the Navy and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations.

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