 During USS Avengers Final Port Call to Nagoya before decommissioning, groups were allowed aboard the ship for tours and were impressed after finding out what a minesweeper is all about. It was fantastic actually. It was really informative. It was interesting and not only did we enjoy it but we learned a lot. It was awesome. I am so thrilled to be able to see, oh my goodness, what you men do to keep us safe here in Japan and all around. God bless you. Thank you. I was equally excited as they explained the different parts of the ship. Everybody takes a lot of pride in everything that they do and to be able to show that off to the world and the people that really want to know is a really good feeling. By letting people get a glimpse of what minesweeper life is all about, the crew of USS Avenger was able to create long-lasting memories and community ties on their last deployment. Petty Officer Andrew Dean, Fleet Activities, Sassabo, Japan.