PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2017) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) prepare to off-load ammunition on the flight deck. Nimitz is currently underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline/Released) 170317-N-KR702-126 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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