The mine countermeasures ships USS Ardent (MCM 12) and USS Scout (MCM 8) are secured to the heavy lift vessel M/V Eide Transporter. Ardent and Scout are returning to Naval Base San Diego after being forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique/Released)