20 November 2020 U.S. Naval Forces and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces Conduct Mine Warfare Exercise The U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), began the at sea portion of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA 2020 off the coast of southwestern Japan on Nov. 20.
24 July 2019 USS Patriot Arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia JAKARTA, Indonesia – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for a port visit, June 25.
12 July 2019 USS Patriot arrives in Darwin DARWIN, Australia – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) arrived in Darwin, Australia, for a port visit, July 11.Patriot is visiting Darwin while operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to work and strengthen regional security and stability.“USS Patriot's visit to Darwin is yet