170719-N-QA919-0044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 19, 2017) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Shawn Geiser, left, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class David Garcia, both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8, check their gauges while hunting for simulated mines in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Noble Melinda 2017. The event is an Israel Defense Force-hosted, explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures exercise designed to increase the interoperability of participating nations, enhance maritime proficiencies, and promote maritime safety and security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Thompson/Released)