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U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force explosive ordnance disposal sailors board a JMSDF MCH-101 helicopter during mine countermeasure diving operations as part of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 2JA, July 14, 2026. 2JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercises between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jacob Kinnear)
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