AIMS dive operation [Image 1 of 6]

AT SEA

10.22.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jumar Balacy 

U.S. Navy           

Navy Diver 2nd Class Matthew Cortez, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-5, places the assessment and identification of a mine susceptibility system during dive operations. MDSU-1 is assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 and provides mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving, counter-terrorism, and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jumar T. Balacy)

• Date Taken: 10.22.2012
• Date Posted: 11.01.2012 00:43
• Photo ID: 771423
• VIRIN: 121023-N-GG400-003
• Resolution: 3000x2037
• Size: 1.79 MB
• Location: AT SEA