170719-N-ON977-0006 MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 19, 2017) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 prepare for a diving exercise with members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and members of the Republic of Korea navy underwater demolition team aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense ship YDT 02 during the 2JA Mine Countermeasure Exercise (2JA MCMEX). 2JA MCMEX is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF 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)