U.S. Pacific Fleet
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) operates in the South China Sea. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Alexander Fairbanks)
190508-N-AD347-1032
SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) operates in the South China Sea. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Alexander Fairbanks)