USS WARRIOR (MCM-10)

• Avenger-class Minesweeper: USS WARRIOR (MCM-10) is an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship, designed specifically to clear mines from vital waterways and ensure safe passage for U.S. and allied vessels. • Commissioning Date: The ship was commissioned on September 3, 1994, at Naval Station Ingleside, Texas, joining the U.S. Navy’s growing fleet of advanced mine countermeasures vessels. • Wooden Hull Construction: Like other Avenger-class ships, USS WARRIOR features a wooden hull with a fiberglass sheathing—a design that reduces its magnetic signature and makes it less likely to trigger magnetic mines. • Name Legacy: USS WARRIOR is the second U.S. Navy ship to bear the name, honoring the spirit of the word "warrior" and the tradition of valor in combat. • Homeport in Sasebo, Japan: Since early 2012, the WARRIOR has been forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, enhancing the U.S. Navy’s mine countermeasures capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. • International Exercises: The ship has participated in numerous multinational exercises, including joint training with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and other regional navies to improve interoperability in mine warfare. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: USS WARRIOR was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting mine clearing operations in the Persian Gulf to secure key shipping lanes during the 2003 conflict. • Advanced Minehunting Systems: The ship is equipped with AN/SQQ-32 Minehunting Sonar and remotely operated mine neutralization vehicles, representing state-of-the-art technology in underwater mine detection and disposal. • Humanitarian Assistance: In addition to combat missions, the crew has participated in humanitarian operations, providing disaster relief and support in the Asia-Pacific region when needed. • Ship’s Motto: The ship’s motto is “Aude Et Vince”, which translates to “Dare and Conquer,” reflecting the crew’s commitment to courage and excellence in their demanding and hazardous mission.