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A sailor swims in the ocean.

Mine Countermeasures

A sailor prepares for a mine countermeasures training exercise in Virginia Beach, Va., Aug. 20, 2019.

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  • Credit: Navy Chief Petty Officer Jeff Atherton VIRIN: 190820-N-AP176-0406D.JPG
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