181016-M-QT322-0009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2018) Amphibious assault vehicles, attached to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) before conducting training during a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 17, 2018. COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd MEU’s planning and execution of challenging and realistic training scenarios in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa/Released)