190507-N-SB587-1138 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 7, 2019) Interior Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Pugliese, from Lincoln, Maine, investigates a space during a damage control training exercise aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures 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 Corbin J. Shea/Released)