MEDITERRANEAN SEA. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Shawn Geiser, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8, hunts for simulated mines in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Noble Melinda 2017, July 19.
Noble Melinda is an Israel Defense Force-hosted, explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures exercise designed to increase the interoperability of participating nations, enhance maritime proficiencies, and promote maritime safety and security in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Thompson/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr.