170725-N-ON977-0112 MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 25, 2017) An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) ,5 Platoon 502, observes a member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD while he uses the Shark Marine Underwater Navigator in Japan’s Mutsu Bay during the 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasure Exercise (2JA MCMEX) July 25, 2017. 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)