170722-N-ON977-0039 MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 22, 2017) Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) prepare to dive during the 2JA Mine Countermeasure Exercisein Japan’s Mutsu Bay.The annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF is designed to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released)