SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2017) - Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Paul Ward, left, a native of Olympia, Wash., and Culinary Specialist Seaman Austin Belvealescamila, a native of Portsmouth, Ohio, provide overwatch during an anti-terrorism training exercise. Nimitz is currently conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests a carrier strike group's mission-readiness and ability to perform as an integrated unit through simulated real-world scenarios.

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