ATLANTIC OCEAN – Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Anelis Ortiz prepares to disassemble a M2 .50 caliber machine-gun aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 24, 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

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ATLANTIC OCEAN – Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Anelis Ortiz prepares to disassemble a M2 .50 caliber machine-gun aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 24, 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 Taylor Parker)

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