Keywords: US Navy 050819-N-7469S-001 Mineman 3rd Class Phillip Sweet prepares to operate the mine neutralization vehicle (MNV) aboard the Avenger-class mine warfare ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13).jpg en Persian Gulf Aug 18 2005 - Mineman 3rd Class Phillip Sweet prepares to operate the mine neutralization vehicle MNV aboard the Avenger-class mine warfare ship USS Dextrous MCM 13 Dextrous is one of four mine warfare ships forward deployed in the 5th area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations MSO MSO sets the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel weapons or other material U S Navy Photo by Navy Journalist 2nd Class Elton Shaw RELEASED 2005-08-18 050819-N-7469S-001 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 27424 U S Navy Photo by Navy Journalist 2nd Class Elton Shaw PD-USGov-Military-Navy Mineman USS Dextrous MCM-13 AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle |