U.S. Navy (USN) Mineman Third Class Sean McFarland tightens rigging on a magnetic coax cable aboard the USN Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS ARDENT (MCM 12) during a mine countermeasure exercise conducted in support of maritime security operations on Dec. 3, 2006 on the Persian Gulf. The cable is used to pulsate electricity that sweeps and destroys various mines in the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Justin K. Thomas) (Released)