190307-N-XK398-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 7, 2019) Mineman 2nd Class Vicente Lopez guides a Manta mine training shape off the side of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) as the ship conducts a mine hunting training exercise. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasure 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mortensen/Released)