 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Andrew Johnson. Exercise Clear Horizon kicked off in the water south of the Korean Peninsula October 20th. Clear Horizon is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Korea navies. It enhances cooperation, improves capabilities and fosters friendship between the two nations. Approximately 330 U.S. Navy personnel from Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7, Mine Countermeasure Squadron 14 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 5 are participating this year. During the exercise, U.S. and Korean sailors are practicing clearing shipping routes and conducting surveys for clearing operational areas. Clear Horizon has one of many annual training exercises held between the U.S. and Republic of Korea navies aimed at strengthening alliances and preserving stability in the region. Clear Horizon ends October 24th.