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MUTSU BAY (July 21, 2025) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Grant Shaffer and a member of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal detachment conduct a dive on training shapes during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 2JA near Ominato, Japan, July 21, 2025. MINEX 2JA is part of an annual series of bilateral exercises held between the U.S. and Japan to increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Shane Norby)