080718-N-4236E-223 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 18, 2008) An MH-60S assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 brings mail, supplies, and food aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released) US Navy 080718-N-4236E-223 An MH-60S assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 brings

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080718-N-4236E-223 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 18, 2008) An MH-60S assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 brings mail, supplies, and food aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released) US Navy 080718-N-4236E-223 An MH-60S assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 brings mail, supplies, and food aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)

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