190311-N-XK398-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) conducts mine hunting training in the Philippine Sea, March 11, 2019. Patriot, 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)