JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2022) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit 4, departs from a landing site on the shore of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Feb. 2, 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)