151020-N-GR718-156 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2015) – An MH-60S Seahawk hovers over three rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) during a strait transit exercise as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Composite Training Exercise (COMTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. The Boxer ARG, composed of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is conducting a composite training exercise (COMPTUEX) to test their ability


151020-N-GR718-156 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2015) – An MH-60S Seahawk hovers over three rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) during a strait transit exercise as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Composite Training Exercise (COMTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. The Boxer ARG, composed of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is conducting a composite training exercise (COMPTUEX) to test their ability to effectively respond to scenario driven events and perform as an integrated unit in preparation for deployment. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea D. Daily/ Released)


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