ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Johny Payano, left, observes as Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jamel Agee directs a MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 264, to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) 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 and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's abilities to conduct military opera


ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2018) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Johny Payano, left, observes as Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jamel Agee directs a MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 264, to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) 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 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.


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