ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2022) Toby Stewart, a contractor with Martin UAV, launches a Vertical-Bat aboard the amphibious docking landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Jan. 20, 2022. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is underway for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)