190508-N-SB587-1158 SOUTH CHINA SEA, (May 8, 2019) Sailors pose on the weather decks of the Avenger-class mine counter measure ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) while underway. Patriot, 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)