180611-N-NB142-0687 RELEASED W/EDITS PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2018) –Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), center, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), left, and Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project powe
180611-N-NB142-0687 RELEASED W/EDITS PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2018) –Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), center, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), left, and Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore during their upcoming deployment in summer of 2018. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell/Released)
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