150408-N-AD372-962 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) onto the deck of 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)