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MUTSU BAY (July 19, 2025) Chief Naval Aircrewman Helicopter Bradley Caldbeck and Naval Aircrewman Helicopter 1st Class Drake Dunlap stream the Mk-104 acoustic sweep system from a MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 2JA near Ominato, Japan, July 19, 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)