170501-N-BK384-098 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2017) Flight deck personnel aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) chain down the helicopter during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Ampibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are currently conducting a Composite Training Unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ARG’s deployment later this year. The America ARG is comprised of San Diego, the amphibious dock landing ship, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD

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170501-N-BK384-098 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 1, 2017) Flight deck personnel aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) chain down the helicopter during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Ampibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are currently conducting a Composite Training Unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ARG’s deployment later this year. The America ARG is comprised of San Diego, the amphibious dock landing ship, USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger/Released)

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