200717-N-UE100-0078 SEA OF JAPAN (July 17, 2020) Mineman 1st Class Kelly Vosika fires an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun to renew his weapon qualification aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Strong/Released)