SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 6, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Eric Smitley, outgoing commander, salutes Lt. Cmdr. Jesse DuParc during a change of command ceremony. DuParc relieved Smitley as commanding officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10). Warrior, part of MCMRON 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 2nd Class Gregory A. Pickett II)