230526-N-VO895-1034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to remove the main rotor head of a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joi
230526-N-VO895-1034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to remove the main rotor head of a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)
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Keywords: 5, bataan, ch-53e, lhd, maintenance, stallion, super, uss, wasp-class
