180406-N-IO414-025 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Mineman 2nd Class Shaun Lao, from Las Vegas, Nev., speaks with Rear Adm. Jim Waters, director of Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Fleet, about the capabilities of a mine neutralization vehicle during a tour of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Waters is visiting units forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, to interact with Sailors and receive feedback from key leaders to enhance readiness throughout the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)