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ARABIAN GULF (March 20, 2011) Mineman Seaman Charles Bryan watches for contacts on the SPA 256 radar while on watch in the Combat Directive Center aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Ardent (MCM 12). Ardent is underway with elements of Combined Task Force (CTF) 52 participating in a joint mine countermeasures exercise with U.S., United Kingdom, French and NATO forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lewis Hunsaker/Released)