ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), the Alvaro de Bazan-class Spanish Navy frigate ESPS Mendez Nunez (F 104), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) sail in formation during an integrated live-fire exercise. Gonzalez is underway conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. The components of CSG 12 embody a "team-of-teams" concept, combining advanced surface, air, and systems assets to create and sustain operational capability. This enables them to pr

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), the Alvaro de Bazan-class Spanish Navy frigate ESPS Mendez Nunez (F 104), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) sail in formation during an integrated live-fire exercise. Gonzalez is underway conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12. The components of CSG 12 embody a "team-of-teams" concept, combining advanced surface, air, and systems assets to create and sustain operational capability. This enables them to prepare for and conduct global operations, have effective and lasting command and control, and demonstrate dedication and commitment to becoming the strongest war fighting force for the Navy and for the nation.

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