191101-N-AD347-0032 SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 1, 2019) Family of crew members aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) take in the sights of Sasebo harbor. 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 Lt. j.g. Alexander Fairbanks/Released)