180611-N-AT135-024 RELEASED PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2018) — Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) transits the Pacific Ocean during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s 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 Matthew Freeman/Released)

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