PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Owen Clark, a native of Derry, New Hampshire, sprints clear of an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Attack Squadron 23, after securing the helicopter to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). More than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th MEU are currently conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ARG’s deployment later this year. Ameri

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Owen Clark, a native of Derry, New Hampshire, sprints clear of an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Attack Squadron 23, after securing the helicopter to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). More than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th MEU are currently conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ARG’s deployment later this year. America ARG is comprised of America, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22).

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