Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2009) -- The amphibious assault ship USS
Nassau (LHA 4) is anchored off the coast of North Carolina embarking
personnel and equipment from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit for a
Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is designed to
provide realistic training environments for U.S. naval forces that
closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered
during military operations worldwide. U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Stilipec (Released)
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