The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conducts a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of California. COMPTUEX is a pre-deployment certification that evaluates an amphibious ready group's ability to conduct military operations at sea and support expeditionary operations ashore.

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The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conducts a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of California. COMPTUEX is a pre-deployment certification that evaluates an amphibious ready group's ability to conduct military operations at sea and support expeditionary operations ashore.

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