171017-N-IO414-110 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 17, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) prepare to launch a mine neutralization vehicle during Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise. The mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States is designed to increase combined capabilities and readiness to respond to any contingency on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch/Released)