ATLANTIC OCEAN – Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Erik Burt, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, prepares a .50-caliber machine gun for a live-fire exercise with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 24, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging an
ATLANTIC OCEAN – Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Erik Burt, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, prepares a .50-caliber machine gun for a live-fire exercise with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 24, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)
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