ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2022) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Anelis Ortiz prepares to disassemble a M2 .50 caliber machine-gun aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 24, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Parker)