180602-N-PH222-0041 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Gypsy Aldapa, from Camano Island, Wash., sands an anchor chain link on the foc’sle of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise which certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore during their upcoming deployment in summer of 2018. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist


180602-N-PH222-0041 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Gypsy Aldapa, from Camano Island, Wash., sands an anchor chain link on the foc’sle of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise which certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore during their upcoming deployment in summer of 2018. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden/Released)


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