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    2JA 2016 MINE COUNTERMEASURES EXERCISE

    2JA 2016 Mine Countermeasures Exercise

    2JA 2016 Mine Countermeasures Exercise    

    2JA 2016 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-16 MCMEX) is an annual bilateral
    mine countermeasures exercise held between the U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime
    Self Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies
    in mine countermeasure operations.

    1 Featured Videos

    34 Featured Images

    Helicopter on minesweeper

    Helicopter on minesweeper
    07.22.16 | TSgt Jordyn Fetter | 35FWPA
    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...
    Returning from receiving aircraft

    Returning from receiving aircraft
    07.22.16 | TSgt Jordyn Fetter | 35FWPA
    Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force walk along the helicopter landing pad of the JS Uraga while taking part in Mine Countermeasures...
    Helicopter landing

    Helicopter landing
    07.22.16 | TSgt Jordyn Fetter | 35FWPA
    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...
    Flight to minesweeper ship

    Flight to minesweeper ship
    07.22.16 | TSgt Jordyn Fetter | 35FWPA
    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...
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    1 Featured Stories

    U.S., Japan bilateral exercise enhances mine countermeasure capabilities

    U.S., Japan bilateral exercise enhances...
    07.30.16 | TSgt Jordyn Fetter |
    The U.S. Navy Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Detachment 2A, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mine Sweeper Division One came...