191227-N-AD347-0001 SEA OF JAPAN (Dec. 27, 2019) Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) performs mine countermeasure training. Pioneer, 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. (U.S. Navy video by Lt. j.g. Alexander Fairbanks and B-roll by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen)
