181023-M-YD783-0006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2018) A Marine assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264 (Reinforced), observes an SH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepare for take off aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), Oct. 23, 2018. COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the combined Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore through joint planning and execution of challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)