SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2017) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo after performing calibrations and training. Pioneer, part of the Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 and Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, is training to enhance its capabilities of finding, classifying and destroying moored and bottom mines.

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