170325-N-YR245-095 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 25, 2017) Ships assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group participate in a straits transit exercise while underway for a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests the mission readiness of the strike group’s assets through simulated real-world scenarios and their ability to perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Craig Z. Rodarte/Released)