181001-N-IO414-1039 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018)
181001-N-IO414-1039 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland (left) salutes Lt. Cmdr. Brett Jasionowski (right) during a change of command ceremony. Wayland relieved Jasionowski as commanding of... More
190702-N-SB587-1216 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 2, 2019)
190702-N-SB587-1216 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 2, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Pioneer,... More
190702-N-SB587-1475 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 2, 2019)
190702-N-SB587-1475 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 2, 2019) Mineman 2nd Class Vincent Lopez smiles for the camera aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) during a replenishment-at-sea with ... More
190308-N-XK398-1034 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 08, 2019)
190308-N-XK398-1034 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 08, 2019) Mineman 2nd Class Thomas Kidwell conducts maintenance on a mine neutralization vehicle (NMV) aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (M... More
170721-N-HE318-219 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Mineman
170721-N-HE318-219 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Mineman First Class Zachary Abel assists in retrieving an inert mine shape in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine C... More
180406-N-IO414-017 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Mineman
180406-N-IO414-017 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Mineman 1st Class Zachary Able, from Brandon, Miss., speaks with Rear Adm. Jim Waters, director, Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Fleet, about anchoring equip... More
190314-N-AD347-1167 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-AD347-1167 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) conducts Mine hunting training out in the Philippine Sea. Patriot, part of Mine Countermeasure... More
170721-N-HE318-158 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) Sailors
170721-N-HE318-158 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) Sailors aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) deploy a Mark 36 inert bottom-line shape in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exerc... More
170720-N-HE318-054 MUTSU, Japan (July 20, 2017) — Crew
170720-N-HE318-054 MUTSU, Japan (July 20, 2017) — Crew members of USS Pioneer (MCM 9) clean debris off the ship’s anchor in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Count... More
190318-N-XK398-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2019)
190318-N-XK398-1007 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2019) Mineman Seaman Curtis Veltre mans the helm of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) as the ship transits through the Philippine Sea.... More
190613-N-SB587-2060 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (June 13,
190613-N-SB587-2060 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (June 13, 2019) Capt. K. Subramaniam, General Manager of the Port Klang Authority shows Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland, commanding officer USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and Melinda Schry... More
181001-N-IO414-1089 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018)
181001-N-IO414-1089 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland (left) and Lt. Cmdr. Brett Jasionowski (right) salute the ensign during the national anthem for a change of command ceremony. Wayland... More
190314-N-XK398-1065 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-XK398-1065 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Clement Aribisala tracks the ships bearing using a telescopic alidade as the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pionee... More
170724-N-HE318-090 MUTSU, Japan (July 24, 2017) — A
170724-N-HE318-090 MUTSU, Japan (July 24, 2017) — A MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) searches for mines during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17... More
190508-N-AD347-1066 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) Sailors
190508-N-AD347-1066 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) Sailors pose for a photo on the weather decks of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) while underway. Pioneer, part of Mine Counterme... More
190703-N-SB587-1166 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 3, 2019)
190703-N-SB587-1166 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 3, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) recover a mine neutralization vehicle (MNV). Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasure... More
190602-N-XK398-1085 PATTAYA, Thailand (June 2, 2019)
190602-N-XK398-1085 PATTAYA, Thailand (June 2, 2019) Sailors from the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) play a game of soccer with sailors from the Royal Thai Navy during a sports day ... More
Sailors Participate in a Sports Day Event With The Royal Thai Navy
190602-N-XK398-1314 PATTAYA, Thailand (June 2, 2019) Sailors from the U.S Navy and Royal Thai Navy take a group picture after a sports day event as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thai... More
190314-N-AD347-1057 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-AD347-1057 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Brandon Drewitz and Staff Sgt. Mark Holder prepare to dive on an inert mine shape as the assists the Avenger-class mine co... More
190316-N-XK398-1040 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2019)
190316-N-XK398-1040 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2019) Engineman 2nd Class Anthony Castillo holds a fire extinguisher as he battles a simulated class bravo fire during an engineering training drill aboard the Aven... More
190505-N-SB587-0655 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Sailors
190505-N-SB587-0655 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Sailors aboard the Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) secure equipment after a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. ... More
190508-N-SB587-1371 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) Lt.
190508-N-SB587-1371 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) Lt. j.g. Alexander Fairbanks takes photos of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and her sister ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) from a rigi... More
181001-N-IO414-1003 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018)
181001-N-IO414-1003 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland (left) and Lt. Cmdr. Brett Jasionowski (center right) salute the ensign during the national anthem for a change of command ceremony. ... More
190505-N-SB587-0992 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Sailors
190505-N-SB587-0992 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Sailors from the Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) approach the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) in a Rigid Hull Inflatable ... More
2JA MCMEX Pioneer (MCM 9) Operations
170719-N-HE318-001 OMINATO, Japan (July 19, 2017) — Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) is moored at Ominato Navy Base during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA M... More
190307-N-XK398-1036 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 07, 2019)
190307-N-XK398-1036 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 07, 2019) Mineman Seaman Lionel Harris guides a Mark 32 Mod 2 inert training mine shape off the side of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) ... More
190509-N-SB587-1177 PUERTO PRINCESA, Republic of the
190509-N-SB587-1177 PUERTO PRINCESA, Republic of the Philippines (May 9, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and her sister ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) pull into Puerto Princesa. B... More
180406-N-IO414-067 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Culinary
180406-N-IO414-067 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jorge Robles, from El Paso, Texas, speaks with Rear Adm. Jim Waters, director, Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Fleet, about food s... More
190312-N-XK398-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2019)
190312-N-XK398-1055 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) deploy a tow body (TB) 36 over the side as the ship conducts a mine hunting tra... More
190313-N-XK398-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2019)
190313-N-XK398-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2019) Mineman Seaman Curtas Veltre tosses a hook and chain over the side of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) to catch a mine shape af... More
180406-N-IO414-038 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Mineman
180406-N-IO414-038 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Mineman 2nd Class Shaun Lao, from Las Vegas, Nev., speaks with Rear Adm. Jim Waters, director, Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Fleet, about the capabilities ... More
170929-N-IO414-055 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2017) The
170929-N-IO414-055 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2017) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo after performing calibrations and training. Pionee... More
190515-N-SB587-1010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 15, 2019)
190515-N-SB587-1010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 15, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) approaches the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) during a replenishment-at-sea... More
190613-N-SB587-1260 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (June 13,
190613-N-SB587-1260 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (June 13, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) rig mooring lines while pulling into Port Klang, Malaysia. Pioneer, part of... More
170726-N-HE318-022 MUTSU, Japan (July 26, 2017) — Sailors
170726-N-HE318-022 MUTSU, Japan (July 26, 2017) — Sailors on the USS Pioneer (MCM 9) deploy a battle space profile (BSP) in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Count... More
170721-N-HE318-160 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Mineman
170721-N-HE318-160 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Mineman First Class Kelly Vosika inspects a battle space profile (BSP) on USS Pioneer (MCM 9) in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17... More
170731-N-HE318-080 SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2017) — Mineman
170731-N-HE318-080 SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2017) — Mineman First Class Kelly Vosika trains Sailors assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) with a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun ... More
190709-N-SB587-1277 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 9, 2019)
190709-N-SB587-1277 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 9, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Anibal Gonzaleztroche practices firefighting during a damage control exercise aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS... More
190311-N-XK398-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2019)
190311-N-XK398-1005 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2019) Mineman 2nd Class Shay Severns prepares to deploy an expendable bithermal graph (EBG) from the fantail of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pion... More
190604-N-XK398-1185 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand (June
190604-N-XK398-1185 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand (June 4, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) departs Sattahip Naval Base for a mine hunting training exercise with the Royal T... More
190313-N-XK398-1092 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2019)
190313-N-XK398-1092 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2019) Sailors lower a mine neutralization vehicle (NMV) onto the deck of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) as the ship completes mine ... More
190311-N-XK398-1070 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2019)
190311-N-XK398-1070 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Kai Johnson conducts maintenance on a mine neutralization vehicle (NMV) aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM ... More
190614-N-SB587-1045 PORT KLANG (June 14, 2019)
190614-N-SB587-1045 PORT KLANG (June 14, 2019) Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland, commanding officer USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and First Admiral Dr. Najhan bin Md Sa... More
190505-N-SB587-0569 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Mineman
190505-N-SB587-0569 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Ryan Matas aboard the Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) signals the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) durin... More
190311-N-XK398-1043 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2019)
190311-N-XK398-1043 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 11, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Robert Haselton mans the helm of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) as the ship conducts mine hunting exercises... More
190315-N-XK398-1038 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2019)
190315-N-XK398-1038 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2019) Quartermaster 1st Class Elvis Ortiz raises a flag onto the mast of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) transits through the Philip... More
190626-N-SB587-1375 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26,
190626-N-SB587-1375 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Robert Wayland, commanding officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), is greeted by locals after pulling in... More
160604-N-NY430-058 SASEBO, Japan (June 4, 2016)– Fireman
160604-N-NY430-058 SASEBO, Japan (June 4, 2016)– Fireman Chris Gaines, assigned to Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14), removes a mooring line from a bollard as Avenger-class mine counte... More
180406-N-IO414-012 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Mineman
180406-N-IO414-012 SASEBO, Japan (April 6, 2018) Mineman 1st Class Zachary Able, from Brandon, Miss., speaks with Rear Adm. Jim Waters, director, Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Fleet, about anchoring equip... More
190310-N-XK398-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2019)
190310-N-XK398-1029 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2019) Sailors from the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) conduct water checks with a mine neutralization vehicle (NMV) before a mine hunti... More
190314-N-AD347-1080 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-AD347-1080 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Marines assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to dive on an inert mine shape to assist the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM... More
190321-N-XK398-1247 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines
190321-N-XK398-1247 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (March 21, 2019) Communications Officer, Ens. Alexander Mobilia, observes the sunset aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MC... More
190508-N-AD347-1105 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) Sailors
190508-N-AD347-1105 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) Sailors pose for a photo on the weather decks of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and her sister ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) while u... More
190314-N-XK398-1009 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-XK398-1009 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Chief Hospital Corpsman Kenneth Van Tassel uses a sound powered telephone on the fo’c’sle of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). ... More
190308-N-XK398-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 08, 2019)
190308-N-XK398-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 08, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) into the water for a personnel transf... More
190314- N-AD347-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019)
190314- N-AD347-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Brandon Drewitz and Staff Sgt. Mark Holder prepare to dive on an inert mine shape as the assists the Avenger-class mine c... More
190505-N-SB587-0482 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Mineman
190505-N-SB587-0482 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Ryan Matas, from Houston, Texas, signs his name onto a buoy sent from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a r... More
190313-N-XK398-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2019)
190313-N-XK398-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2019) Mineman 1st Class Timothy Tate guides a Manta mine training shape onto the deck of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) as the ship... More
190315-N-XK398-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2019)
190315-N-XK398-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2019) Mineman Seaman Carlos Dominguez conducts washes the AN/SQQ 32 Sonar with fresh water as the ship completes a mine hunting training exercise. Pioneer, part of ... More
190706-N-SB587-1394 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 6, 2019)
190706-N-SB587-1394 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 6, 2019) Mineman 1st Class Kelly Vosika fires an M240B machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). P... More
190313-N-XK398-1073 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2019)
190313-N-XK398-1073 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2019) Mineman 1st Class Timothy Tate guides a mark 49 mod 1 inert mine shape into a crate on the fantail of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer ... More
190325-N-XK398-1021 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines
190325-N-XK398-1021 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (March 25, 2019) Auxiliary Officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), Lt.j.g. Alexander Fairbanks, writes a question t... More
190505-N-SB587-0846 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) The
190505-N-SB587-0846 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) The Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) turns to starboard after a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 1... More
190703-N-SB587-1466 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 3, 2019)
190703-N-SB587-1466 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 3, 2019) Mineman Carlos Dominguez lowers an SQQ-32 Mine hunting sonar aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Pioneer, part of Mine Count... More
190701-N-SB587-1358 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 1, 2019)
190701-N-SB587-1358 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 1, 2019) Mineman 2nd Class Shuan Lao and Mineman 3rd Class Davon Hilliard work on a mine neutralization vehicle (MNV) aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship ... More
190602-N-XK398-1101 PATTAYA, Thailand (June 2, 2019)
190602-N-XK398-1101 PATTAYA, Thailand (June 2, 2019) A Sailor from the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) takes a photo of sailors from the Royal Thai Navy during a sports day event as ... More
190626-N-AD347-1140 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26,
190626-N-AD347-1140 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Meagan Makarenko, executive officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), and Lt. Cmdr. Robert Wayland, comman... More
190308-N-XK398-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 08, 2019)
190308-N-XK398-1023 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 08, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) lower a mine neutralization vehicle (NMV) to search and disarm training mines a... More
190312-N-XK398-1070 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2019)
190312-N-XK398-1070 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2019) Minemen aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) deploy the magnetic cable into the water to conduct magnetic minesweeping as th... More
190312-N-AD347-1068 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2019)
190312-N-AD347-1068 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2019) Minemen aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) deploy the magnetic cable to conduct magnetic influence minesweeping as the shi... More
170929-N-IO414-050 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2017) The
170929-N-IO414-050 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2017) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo after performing calibrations and training. Pionee... More
190324-N-XK398-1163 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines
190324-N-XK398-1163 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (March 24, 2019) Sailors from the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) dance with local children from the Social Development Cen... More
190509-N-SB587-1139 PUERTO PRINCESA, Republic of the
190509-N-SB587-1139 PUERTO PRINCESA, Republic of the Philippines (May 9, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) attach lines from a tug while pulling into Puerto Pri... More
USS Pioneer, USS Patriot Sailors Participate in A Sports Day Event wit...
190602-N-XK398-1036 PATTAYA, Thailand (June 2, 2019) Electronics Technician 3rd class Jacob Hiliker, from the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), plays soccer with sailors from the Roya... More
190324-N-XK398-1177 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines
190324-N-XK398-1177 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (March 24, 2019) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Clement Aribisala from the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) sits down and sp... More
190321-N-XK398-1242 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines
190321-N-XK398-1242 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (March 21, 2019) Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Curtis Campbell tosses a heaving ball towards the pier as Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pio... More
190613-N-SB587-1284 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (June 13,
190613-N-SB587-1284 PORT KLANG, Malaysia (June 13, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) pulls into Port Klang, Malaysia. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7, is opera... More
181001-N-IO414-1067 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018)
181001-N-IO414-1067 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland, commanding officer of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) salutes the sideboys at the conclusion of a ch... More
190626-N-SB587-1467 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26,
190626-N-SB587-1467 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26, 2019) Lt. j.g. Alexander Mobilia, assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), is greeted by locals after pulling into Kota ... More
190508-N-AD347-1289 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) The
190508-N-AD347-1289 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) prepares to receive Sailors from a ridged hull inflatable boat. Both Pioneer and Patriot, part o... More
170721-N-HE318-159 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Sailors
170721-N-HE318-159 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Sailors on the USS Pioneer (MCM 9) deploy a battle space profile (BSP) in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Count... More
170731-N-HE318-095 SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2017) —
170731-N-HE318-095 SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2017) — Mineman Seaman Trevor Garcia fires a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire weapons training evolution on the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship ... More
170721-N-HE318-259 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Mineman
170721-N-HE318-259 MUTSU, Japan (July 21, 2017) — Mineman Third Class Paul Darr assists in retrieving an inert mine shape in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Coun... More
190309-N-XK398-1019 OKINAWA, Japan (March 09, 2019)
190309-N-XK398-1019 OKINAWA, Japan (March 09, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Ryan Matas releases the break for the anchor chain as the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) prepares to anchor out... More
Pioneer tests countermeasure washdown
190424-N-AD347-1012 EAST CHINA SEA (May 5, 2019) Damage Controlmen check the pressure of valves during a test of the countermeasure washdown system, which helps defend against chemical and biological attacks on... More
190604-N-XK398-1161 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand (June
190604-N-XK398-1161 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand (June 4, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) departs Sattahip Naval Base for a mine hunting training exercise with the Royal T... More
181001-N-IO414-1061 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018)
181001-N-IO414-1061 SASEBO, Japan (October, 1, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland (left) and Lt. Cmdr. Brett Jasionowski (right) bow their heads for the benediction during a change of command ceremony. Wayland relie... More
190321-N-XK398-1073 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 21, 2019)
190321-N-XK398-1073 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 21, 2019) Engineman 2nd Class Anthony Castillo obtains a fuel sample for analysis as the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) conducts a replenis... More
190604-N-SB587-2126 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand (June
190604-N-SB587-2126 SATTAHIP NAVAL BASE, Thailand (June 4, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) departs Sattahip Naval Base to participate in a mine countermeasures exercise wit... More
190321-N-XK398-1246 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines
190321-N-XK398-1246 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (March 21, 2019) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) ship pulls into Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines for a port visi... More
190515-N-SB587-1426 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 15, 2019)
190515-N-SB587-1426 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 15, 2019) Sailors aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) signal the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) during a replenish... More
190626-N-SB587-1654 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26,
190626-N-SB587-1654 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (June 26, 2019) Malaysian locals perform a welcoming ceremony for Sailors of the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) after Pioneer pulled into... More
190314-N-AD347-1152 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019)
190314-N-AD347-1152 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) Marines assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion work with the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) to conduct a mine hunting training ... More
160604-N-NY430-145 SASEBO, Japan (June 4, 2016)– Sailors
160604-N-NY430-145 SASEBO, Japan (June 4, 2016)– Sailors man the rails of Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) as the ship leaves a Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo pier. Avenger... More
190508-N-SB587-1055 SOUTH CHINA SEA, (May 8, 2019)
190508-N-SB587-1055 SOUTH CHINA SEA, (May 8, 2019) The Avenger-class mine counter measure ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) underway. Patriot, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet ... More
170731-N-HE318-013 SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2017) — Mineman
170731-N-HE318-013 SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2017) — Mineman Seaman Trevor Garcia inspects a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire weapons training evolution on the Avenger-class mine countermeasures shi... More
170720-N-HE318-039 MUTSU, Japan (July 20, 2017) — Crew
170720-N-HE318-039 MUTSU, Japan (July 20, 2017) — Crew members of USS Pioneer (MCM 9) clean debris off an anchor chain in Mutsu Bay during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Counter... More
170731-N-HE318-067 SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2017) —
170731-N-HE318-067 SEA OF JAPAN (July 31, 2017) — Sailors assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) train with a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fire weapons traini... More
190505-N-AD347-1001 South China Sea (May 5, 2019)
190505-N-AD347-1001 South China Sea (May 5, 2019) Ens. Samuel Keoseyan aboard the Mine Countermeasure Ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) gives commands to the helmsman during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replen... More
190508-N-AD347-1054 SOUTH CHINA SEA, (May 8, 2019)
190508-N-AD347-1054 SOUTH CHINA SEA, (May 8, 2019) Sailors pose for a photo on the weather decks of the Avenger-class mine counter measure ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) while underway. Patriot, part of Mine Counterm... More