22nd MEU Prepares for Deployment via a Composite Training Unit Exercise

02/02/2014

02/02/2014: Bataan sailors involved with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines are seen underway for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), designed to present the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with scenarios seen on deployment.

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Credit: USS Bataan (LHD 5):12/3/13

  • In the first photo, Commodore, Amphibious Squadron 6, Capt. Neil A. Karnes observes the recovery of an MV-22 Osprey from primary flight control aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).
  • In photo 2, visitors from the Washington, D.C., area watch an AV-8B Harrier land on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).
  • In the third photo, a landing craft air cushion approaches the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).