An airborne mine countermeasures device is recovered by Sailors aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9).

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 27, 2012) An airborne mine countermeasures device is recovered by Sailors aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9). Pioneer is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52, supporting mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet of 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jayme Pastoric) File# 121027-N-XD935-189