ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2023) Air Department Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) signals to a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (reinforced), on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)
Date Taken: | 05.17.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.29.2023 19:23 |
Photo ID: | 7822584 |
VIRIN: | 230517-N-OQ442-0086 |
Resolution: | 2735x1823 |
Size: | 1.03 MB |
Location: | US |
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