SAN DIEGO (Aug.18, 2020) The crew of the mine countermeasure ship USS Champion (MCM 4) disembarks the ship for the final time during the decommissioning ceremony for Champion. Champion was decommissioned after nearly 30 years of distinguished service. Commissioned Feb. 8, 1991, Champion served in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. Pacific Fleet supporting international operations including assisting in the evacuation of ethnic Albanians from war-torn Kosovo in 1999. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin C. Leitner)