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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)
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Peering out helicopter
U.S. Navy Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Calah Sanchez, top, assigned with the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, works with a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force member, bottom, during the Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near the region surrounding Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2016. The annual bilateral exercise is held between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Weldin)
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Helicopter on minesweeper
An MH-53E Sea Dragon lands on the JS Uraga while taking part in the 2016 Mine Countermeasures Exercise in Mutsu Bay, Japan, July 22, 2016. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel’s crew teamed up with the U.S. Navy helicopter’s unit to train for the boat landing aspect of mine countermeasures. By improving response times and strengthening relations, the services aim to not only become more adept at their mission, but also to deter their enemy’s willingness to mine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Returning from receiving aircraft
Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force walk along the helicopter landing pad of the JS Uraga while taking part in Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA in Mutsu Bay, Japan, July 22, 2016. While the U.S. Navy trained on boat landings, the JMSDF crew focused on receiving and securing aircraft on their vessel. If an actual mine threat were to arise, the two services could work together to eliminate it using resources like explosive ordnance disposal units, minesweeper ships and mine countermeasure helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Helicopter landing
Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force prepare to receive an MH-53E Sea Dragon aboard the JS Uraga, while taking part in Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA in Mutsu Bay, Japan, July 22, 2016. The 99-foot-long helicopter has two missions: airborne mine counter measure and navy vertical onboard delivery. During the exercise, the U.S. Navy operated out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, to practice these missions while improving interoperability with the JMSDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Enjoying the ride
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Boltz, a naval aircrewman with the Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Detachment 2A, looks out of the window of an MH-53E Sea Dragon while taking part in Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2016. The annual bilateral exercise took place between the U.S. and Japan from July 15 to 30, with the goal of strengthening interoperability and mine countermeasure capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Flight to minesweeper ship
U.S. Navy Sailors with the Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Detachment 2A, ride in the back of an MH-53E Sea Dragon while taking part in the Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2016. Though originally stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, the detachment is currently forward deployed to Pohang, Republic of Korea. The unit participated in the 15-day Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force exercise to bolster mine countermeasures capabilities and enhance interoperability between the two allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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