170410-N-BY095-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Alek Eagle, from Jacksonville, Fla., washes an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) while underway for a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests the mission readiness of the strike group's assets through simulated real-world scenarios and their ability to perform as an integrated


170410-N-BY095-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2017) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Alek Eagle, from Jacksonville, Fla., washes an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) while underway for a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests the mission readiness of the strike group's assets through simulated real-world scenarios and their ability to perform as an integrated unit. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)


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