191121-N-AD347-0018 NICHINAN, Japan (Nov. 21, 2019) Minemen on the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) hoist up the ship's Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV) in order to swap it out during Mine Warfare Exercise 3JA 2019. 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/Released)