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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Germano (right), a ground reconnaissance officer with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets up his Marine Air-Ground Tablet prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Germano (right), a ground reconnaissance officer with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets up his Marine Air-Ground Tablet prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force prepares to board an MV-22 Osprey prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force prepares to board an MV-22 Osprey prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force sets up communications prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force sets up communications prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force prepares to conduct a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force prepares to conduct a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dayton McConnell, a platoon sergeant with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines in his platoon prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dayton McConnell, a platoon sergeant with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines in his platoon prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to conduct a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 2023. TRAP is a contingency mission utilized to rapidly respond to downed aircraft, and to recover personnel from isolated locations during deployment. C2X is the last exercise in the Pre-deployment Training Program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to conduct a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 2023. TRAP is a contingency mission utilized to rapidly respond to downed aircraft, and to recover personnel from isolated locations during deployment. C2X is the last exercise in the Pre-deployment Training Program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) conduct advanced reconnaissance during a full mission profile event in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) hazard course in Perry, Georgia, May 19, 2023. During this course, the Marines have conducted scenario based training, chemical sampling, radiation dose mapping, wide area searches and tactical casualty response and recovery drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) attach a swash plate to a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), 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 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) attach a swash plate to a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), 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 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)

Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3

230526-N-ED646-3284- ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, transits toward the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 3rd Class Moises Sandoval)

230526-N-ED646-3284- ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, transits toward the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 3rd Class Moises Sandoval)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3r

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eh Shee, a Raleigh, North Carolina native, and an administrative specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit reenlists aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD), Atlantic Ocean, May 26, 2023. Marines who are eligible for reenlistment have demonstrated the highest standards of leadership, professional competence, and personal behavior required to maintain the prestige and quality standards of the Marine Corps. The Marines Corps reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight those who’ve decided to continue their service, and to re-establish the commitment of Marines to the Corps and to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eh Shee, a Raleigh, North Carolina native, and an administrative specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit reenlists aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD), Atlantic Ocean, May 26, 2023. Marines who are eligible for reenlistment have demonstrated the highest standards of leadership, professional competence, and personal behavior required to maintain the prestige and quality standards of the Marine Corps. The Marines Corps reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight those who’ve decided to continue their service, and to re-establish the commitment of Marines to the Corps and to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2023) Division Director, Naval Forces in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Dr. Jarrod Fenstermacher (left), speaks to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Commanding Officer Col. Dennis Sampson (right) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The visit is to inform key external stakeholders of the operational capabilities of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th MEU aboard ARG shipping and demonstrate long range capabilities in support of expeditionary advanced base operations, direct action raids, and maritime interception operations in preparation for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

230522-N-VO895-1044 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2023) Division Director, Naval Forces in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Dr. Jarrod Fenstermacher (left), speaks to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Commanding Officer Col. Dennis Sampson (right) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The visit is to inform key external stakeholders of the operational capabilities of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th MEU aboard ARG shipping and demonstrate long range capabilities in support of expeditionary advanced base operations, direct action raids, and maritime interception operations in preparation for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

Photo by MC2 Danilo Reynoso

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, Director of Expeditionary Warfare with OPNAV N95, talks with U.S. Navy Capt. Marc E. Davis, USS Mesa Verde Commanding Officer during a tour of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Atlantic Ocean, May 22, 2023. This visit served to inform leaders from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation, and OSD Policy of the operational capabilities embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit shipping and demonstrate long range capabilities in support of the expeditionary advanced base operations, direct action raids, and maritime interception operations in preparation for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, Director of Expeditionary Warfare with OPNAV N95, talks with U.S. Navy Capt. Marc E. Davis, USS Mesa Verde Commanding Officer during a tour of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Atlantic Ocean, May 22, 2023. This visit served to inform leaders from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation, and OSD Policy of the operational capabilities embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit shipping and demonstrate long range capabilities in support of the expeditionary advanced base operations, direct action raids, and maritime interception operations in preparation for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, Director of Expeditionary Warfare with OPNAV N95, salutes sailors upon arrival aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), during Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X), Atlantic Ocean, May 22, 2023. This visit served to inform leaders from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation (CAPE), and OSD Policy of the operational capabilities embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) shipping and demonstrate long range capabilities in support of the expeditionary advanced base operations, direct action raids, and maritime interception operations in preparation for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, Director of Expeditionary Warfare with OPNAV N95, salutes sailors upon arrival aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), during Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X), Atlantic Ocean, May 22, 2023. This visit served to inform leaders from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation (CAPE), and OSD Policy of the operational capabilities embarked aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) shipping and demonstrate long range capabilities in support of the expeditionary advanced base operations, direct action raids, and maritime interception operations in preparation for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2023) A UH-1Y Venom and an MV-22B Osprey, both assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), conduct flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Ensign Kyle Clement)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 20, 2023) A UH-1Y Venom and an MV-22B Osprey, both assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), conduct flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Ensign Kyle Clement)

Photo by Ensign Kyle Clement

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2023) Air Department Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) signal to an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Danilo Reynoso)

230517-N-VO895-1085 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2023) Air Department Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) signal to an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Danilo Reynoso)

Photo by MC2 Danilo Reynoso

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) conduct advanced reconnaissance during a full mission profile event in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) hazard course in Perry, Georgia, May 19, 2023. During this course, the Marines have conducted scenario-based training, chemical sampling, radiation dose mapping, wide area searches and tactical casualty response and recovery drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), track a simulated adversary vessel using the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System (L-MADIS), and a Counter Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Utility Task Vehicle, during a defense of the amphibious task force (DATF) drill aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Jan. 28, 2023. During PMINT, the 26th MEU embarked the L-MADIS, which is the only counter unmanned aircraft system on the east coast organic to the Marine Corps, which can be employed expeditiously on ship and on land in order to protect high value assets and personnel. The DATF drill positioned Marines and Sailors to augment and reinforce the ship's security posture while crossing a simulated strait. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), track a simulated adversary vessel using the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System (L-MADIS), and a Counter Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Utility Task Vehicle, during a defense of the amphibious task force (DATF) drill aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Jan. 28, 2023. During PMINT, the 26th MEU embarked the L-MADIS, which is the only counter unmanned aircraft system on the east coast organic to the Marine Corps, which can be employed expeditiously on ship and on land in order to protect high value assets and personnel. The DATF drill positioned Marines and Sailors to augment and reinforce the ship's security posture while crossing a simulated strait. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) scans a simulated evacuee for weapons or foreign objects during a Non-combatant Evacuee Operation (NEO) part of Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX), Atlantic Ocean, April 24, 2023. The simulated evacuees were transported from a location on Camp Lejeune to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The NEO was part of a training scenario exhibiting the ARG/MEU’s ability to safely transport civilians from dangerous situations and processing them for further accommodations. ARGMEUEX is the second at-sea exercise in the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) scans a simulated evacuee for weapons or foreign objects during a Non-combatant Evacuee Operation (NEO) part of Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX), Atlantic Ocean, April 24, 2023. The simulated evacuees were transported from a location on Camp Lejeune to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The NEO was part of a training scenario exhibiting the ARG/MEU’s ability to safely transport civilians from dangerous situations and processing them for further accommodations. ARGMEUEX is the second at-sea exercise in the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) is seen in the background as a Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Special Purpose Force performs communication checks prior to conducting a full mission profile raid during Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Atlantic Ocean, April 25, 2023. The full mission profile raid was part of a training scenario testing the MEU’s ability to develop plans using the rapid response planning process to execute complex missions in a contested environment. ARGMEUEX is the second at-sea exercise in the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

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