191103-N-OX321-1019 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2019) Sailors and Marines begin prep work on landing craft, air cushions (LCAC) prior to departure from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Nov. 3, 2019. Bataan is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay/Released)