170816-N-JN784-189 FRESHWATER BEACH, Australia (August 16, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Sirus Woodard, from Bear, Delaware, watches as Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651 to participate in certification exercise (CERTEX). Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are participating in CERTEX to increase joint capability to respond to a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX is conducted to evaluate the integration of all elements of the BHR ESG


170816-N-JN784-189 FRESHWATER BEACH, Australia (August 16, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Sirus Woodard, from Bear, Delaware, watches as Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651 to participate in certification exercise (CERTEX). Ashland, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are participating in CERTEX to increase joint capability to respond to a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX is conducted to evaluate the integration of all elements of the BHR ESG testing their combined ability to plan for and execute mission essential tasks. ( Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)


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