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    UK/US Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2017 (UK/US MCM-Ex 17 [Image 11 of 28]

    UK/US Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2017 (UK/US MCM-Ex 17

    161019-N-SB587-1383

    The mine countermeasure ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) operates in the Arabian Gulf as part of U.K./U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1, Oct. 19, 2016. The exercise is a bilateral mine countermeasures (MCM) exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy designed to provide an opportunity for both nations to share knowledge of MCM techniques to respond to mine threats. The combined MCM force will enhance MCM capabilities in searching, identifying and neutralizing mines threatening the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce. Dextrous is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52 supporting mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea)

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    Date Taken: 10.19.2016
    Date Posted: 10.27.2016 05:37
    Photo ID: 2948789
    VIRIN: 161019-N-SB587-1383
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 4.02 MB
    Location: ARABIAN GULF

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