170512-N-ZQ712-0233 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Alex George, from Shreveport, La., and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jailene Benitez, from Aurora, Ill., run to a safe zone after attaching a cable to an MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). More than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) are conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California in preparation for the ARG's deployment later this year. The America ARG is comprised of America, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chad Swysgood/Released)