ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 27, 2023) A MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, drops off supplies to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a vertical replenishment. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 phot


ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 27, 2023) A MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, drops off supplies to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a vertical replenishment. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)


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