170831-N-IO414-008 SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 31, 2017) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) departs Fleet Activities Sasebo to perform navigation checks and anchor drop tests. Chief is part of the Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 and Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, which is training to enhance its capabilities of finding, classifying and destroying moored and bottom mines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)