190210-N-IO414-1064 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 10, 2019) Engineman 3rd Class Ciaran Stephens, from Huntsville, Alabama, inspects a fuel sample aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). Chief, part of Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)