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    Sailors conduct mine countermeasure training operations during Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA [Image 6 of 6]

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    Sailors conduct mine countermeasure training operations during Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA

    MUTSU BAY, JAPAN

    07.20.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Strong 

    USS PIONEER (MCM 9)

    MUTSU BAY (July 20, 2020) – Mineman 3rd Class Jacob Scott from San Antonio, Texas, operates the vehicle handling system (VHS) to lower the mine neutralization vehicle (MNV) into the water to acquire a visual identification of a mine-like object aboard mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) during Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2020. MIWEX 2JA is an annual bilateral exercise held between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Strong)

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    Date Taken: 07.20.2020
    Date Posted: 07.20.2020 20:49
    Photo ID: 6279928
    VIRIN: 200720-N-UE100-1093
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 1.02 MB
    Location: MUTSU BAY, JP

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