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HYUGA-NADA SEA (Nov. 27, 2017) Mineman 1st Class Justin Crabtree, from Diamondhead, Miss., lowers a mine neutralization vehicle aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) into the water to track mines and simulate delivering an explosive package. Chief is participating in the annual bilateral mine countermeasures exercise 3JA with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force to increase proficiency and interoperability in MCM operations.
171127-N-IO412-0056.JPG Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch

Waters off the coast of Hososhim - HYUGA-NADA SEA (Nov. 27, 2017) Mineman 1st Class Justin Crabtree, from Diamondhead, Miss., lowers a mine neutralization vehicle aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) into the water to track mines and simulate delivering an explosive package. Chief is participating in the annual bilateral mine countermeasures exercise 3JA with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force to increase proficiency and interoperability in MCM operations.


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