ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2013) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), left, and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are underway in formation during a simulated straits transit. San Antonio and Kearsarge are participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast of the United States in preparation for a deployment this spring. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released) 130208-N-AD372-508 Join the conversation

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2013) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), left, and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are underway in formation during a simulated straits transit. San Antonio and Kearsarge are participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast of the United States in preparation for a deployment this spring. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released) 130208-N-AD372-508 Join the conversation USS San Antonio and USS Kearsarge practice transiting a strait. (8468331006)

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