U.S. Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), signal an AH–1Z Viper helicopter, attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter detachment of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, on the flight deck during composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Pacific Ocean May 31, 2018.
COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise which certifies the combined Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s abilities to conduct military operations at sea and project power ashore during their upcoming deployment in summer of 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden). Original public domain image from Flickr