190706-N-SB587-1394 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 6, 2019) Mineman 1st Class Kelly Vosika fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures 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 Communications Specialist 2nd Class Corbin Shea/Released)