180530-N-PH222-0033 SAN DIEGO (May 30, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Aldapa, Gypsy, from Island Camano, Wash., left, and Ships Serviceman Seaman Teqwan Nicholas, from St. Cloud, Fla., raise the ensign during morning colors on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prior to getting underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise which certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) abilities to conduct military operations at sea and proj
180530-N-PH222-0033 SAN DIEGO (May 30, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Aldapa, Gypsy, from Island Camano, Wash., left, and Ships Serviceman Seaman Teqwan Nicholas, from St. Cloud, Fla., raise the ensign during morning colors on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prior to getting underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise which certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore during their upcoming deployment in summer of 2018. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden/Released)
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