ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2023) Sailors qualify in an M9 pistol live-fire exercise on the starboard aircraft elevator aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed 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 Danilo Reynoso)