190312-N-XK398-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) deploy a tow body (TB) 36 over the side 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)