Mine Countermeasures Squadron (COMCMRON) 7

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conclude Joint Mine Warfare Exercise

240724-N-N2420-1001 A Sailor assigned to the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) prepares the ships mine neutralization vehicle for operations at Mutsu Bay, Japan, during mine warfare exercise (MINEX) 2JA in concert with Integrated Battle Problem 24.3 (IBP 24.3), July, 24, 2024. MINEX 2JA is part of an annual series of exercises between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force designed to increase joint proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. IBP is a COMPACFLT series of experimentation focusing on multi-domain unmanned systems. (U.S. Navy photo by LT Steven Badeaux)

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SASEBO, Japan - The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) concluded Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 2JA 2024 off the coast of northern Japan in Mutsu Bay, July 26, 2024.

USS Warrior Visits Hakodate, Japan

USS Warrior Visits Hakodate, Japan

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HAKODATE, Japan (May 18, 2024) – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) departed Hakodate, Japan, after a scheduled port visit, May 18.

SWOBOSS Visits CFAY

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with the Chief Petty Officers' Mess aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). During a tour, Kitchener evaluated Dewey’s current state of readiness, met with Sailors and presented the crew with the 2021 Battle Effectiveness award. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders)

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Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet visited Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and Sasebo (CFAS) to engage with forward-deployed Sailors and their communities and connect with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) partners, Oct. 16-20.

USS Charleston completes vertical replenishment-at-sea with USS Sampson

220521-O-NR876-991 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 21, 2022) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, detachment 8, transports pallets of supplies from the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) to the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign James French)

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The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) conducted a vertical replenishment-at-sea of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) in the Philippine Sea, May 21.

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 18, 2021) 211018-N-PL200-0001 Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Tulsa (LCS 16), left, and USS Jackson (LCS 6), right, sail with German Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217), center, in the Philippine Sea. Jackson & Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, are on a rotational deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (German Navy courtesy photo)

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Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Jackson (LCS 6) and USS Tulsa (LCS 16) sailed with Germany Navy frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) in the Philippine Sea, and Tulsa hosted Bayern crewmembers for ship tours while moored at Naval Base Guam, Oct. 18 & 21.

Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

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Capt. Scott Hattaway relieved Capt. Derek Brady as commodore of Commander Mine Countermeasures Squadron (COMCMRON) 7 during a change of command ceremony July, 22.

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MUTSU BAY (July 19, 2021)- Sailors aboard USS Warrior (MCM 10) deploy a Mine Neutralization Vehicle while conducting mine hunting operations during 2JA Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) in Mutsu Bay, Japan. 2JA MIWEX is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations

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SASEBO, Japan – Mine warfare forces from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commenced Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2021 off the coast of northern Japan, July 19.

U.S. Naval Forces and The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Conduct Bilateral Mine Warfare Exercise

U.S. Naval Forces and The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Conduct Bilateral Mine Warfare Exercise

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The U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), began Mine Warfare Exercise

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NICHINAN, Japan (Nov. 23, 2020) The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) participates in Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA 2020 off the coast of southwestern Japan. MINEX 3JA is part of an annual series of exercises between the U.S. Navy and allied navies designed to increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Bryan Newkirk)

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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.

U.S. Naval Forces and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces Conduct Mine Warfare Exercise

U.S. Naval Forces and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces Conduct Mine Warfare Exercise

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NICHINAN, Japan - The U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), began the at sea

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OKINAWA, Japan – Mine warfare forces from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

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SASEBO, Japan – Capt. Derek Brady relieved Capt. Adrian Ragland as commodore of Commander Mine