180603-N-PH222-0096 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 3, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Della Smith signals Marines assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (13th MEU) abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore during their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden/Released)