PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for clearance to depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) in an upgraded amphibious assault vehicle during Certification Exercise (CERTEX). San Diego is currently underway conducting CERTEX as part of the third and final phase of qualifications for their upcoming deployment. The America Amphibious Ready Group is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 5

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2017) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for clearance to depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) in an upgraded amphibious assault vehicle during Certification Exercise (CERTEX). San Diego is currently underway conducting CERTEX as part of the third and final phase of qualifications for their upcoming deployment. The America Amphibious Ready Group is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and San Diego.

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