SASEBO, Japan (June 9, 2022) Mineman 2nd Class Brady Emerson, left, talks about a mine neutralization vehicle with Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, center, and Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi, director of Joint Air Component Coordination Element, aboard mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael H. Lee)