150408-N-AD372-925 WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, (April 8, 2015) Sailors from the mine countermeasure ship USS Chief (MCM 14) lower a Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV) into position on the ship's fantail, after mine sweeping training in waters south of the Korean peninsula. Chief is currently participating in Exercise Foal Eagle 2015, a series of annual training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while strengthening the Republic of Korea – U.S. alliance and promoting regional peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)