181023-N-MC499-0007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) transits alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prior to a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group's and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore through
181023-N-MC499-0007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2018) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) transits alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prior to a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group's and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore through joint planning and execution of challenging and realistic training scenarios. CSG 4 mentors, trains and assesses East Coast units preparing for future deployments. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dana D. Legg/Released)
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