EOD lift
An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter, assigned with the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, picks up a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force explosive ordnance disposal team member during the Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near the region surrounding Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2016. The bilateral exercise is held annually between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. Also involved in the exercise were the U.S. Navy units the USS Patriot, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, and staff from Mine Countermeasures Squadron Seven. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Weldin)