190515-N-SB587-1010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 15, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Patriot (MCM 7), left, approaches the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) during a replenishment-at-sea. 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)