170719-N-ON977-0077 MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 19, 2017) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, Platoon 502, prepare to dive in Mutsu Bay during the 2JA Mine Countermeasure Exercise (2JA MCMEX) July 19, 2017. 2JA MCMEX is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released)