171020-N-IO414-015 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Oct. 20, 2017) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) performs mine counter operations during Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise. The mine countermeasures exercise between the U.S., Republic of Korea, and U.N. Command Sending States meant 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)