190321-N-IO414-1069 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 21, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman Joshua Davis, from San Diego, California, uses flashing-light Morse code aboard the Avenger class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) to communicate with the Philippine navy frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) during a maritime cooperative activity. Chief, part of Mine Countermeasures 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)