200208-N-AD347-0024 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 8, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Zachary Martens, the executive officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), watches Mineman 3rd Class Siaosi Vosgientauinaola operate the ship’s Precise Integrated Navigation System for mine hunting operations. 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)