200207-N-AD347-0018 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 7, 2020) Mineman 3rd Class Jonathan Swavel, assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), deploys a moored mine-shape. 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 photo by Lt. j.g. Alexander Fairbanks/Released)