191018-N-AD347-0841 UKI, Japan (Oct. 18, 2019) Commanding officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland, discusses the purpose of his ship’s visit with Uki city police officials, during an office call. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the 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 Lt. j.g. Alexander Fairbanks)