ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 30, 2023) Marine from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) prepare to load low-drag general purpose bombs onto an AV-8B Harrier aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU's ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darren Newell).