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191101-N-AD347-0141 SASEBO, Japan (November 01, 2019) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors from Hirashima-class Mine Countermeasures ship, Hirashima MSC 601 use a simulator program to practice driving a mine neutralization vehicle in order to hone their skills and mine hunting aboard Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations.
191101-N-AD347-0141.JPG Photo By: Lt.j.g. Alexander Fairbanks

Sasebo - 191101-N-AD347-0141 SASEBO, Japan (November 01, 2019) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors from Hirashima-class Mine Countermeasures ship, Hirashima MSC 601 use a simulator program to practice driving a mine neutralization vehicle in order to hone their skills and mine hunting aboard Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations.


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