PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 26, 2021) A U.S. Navy Explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) technician with EOD Mobile Unit 5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exit a UH-1Y Huey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) to conduct counter mine training in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 26, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Clay)