170718-N-ON977-0035 MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 18, 2017)Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, Platoon 502, dive in Japan's Mutsu Bay during the 2JA Mine Countermeasure Exercise (2JA MCMEX). 2JA MCMEX is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released)