Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Oleksy, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief, prepares to conduct forward air controller airborne exercises aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), April 29, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU integrated to conduct the second major exercise of their pre-deployment training. ARG, MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and

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Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander Oleksy, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief, prepares to conduct forward air controller airborne exercises aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), April 29, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU integrated to conduct the second major exercise of their pre-deployment training. ARG, MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and develop the Essex ARG and 13th MEU’s collective proficiency in challenging and unfamiliar environments. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Victoria Decker)

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