ATLANTIC OCEAN – Cpl. Bryce Hanenburg, a Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense Marine attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs a utility tactical vehicle (UTV) for parking in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 21, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint plann

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ATLANTIC OCEAN – Cpl. Bryce Hanenburg, a Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense Marine attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs a utility tactical vehicle (UTV) for parking in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 21, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

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